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Christmas Baking

Savory Cheese Rolls: Mayo in the Filling Keeps Them Juicy – Butter-Layered Dough for St. Nicholas Day

Soft, butter-layered savory cheese rolls filled with Gouda, ketchup and mayonnaise, a savory bake for St. Nicholas Day and holiday parties.

Prep30 min
Cook30 min
Total1 h
Servings24 rolls

NutritionApproximate, per serving

Calories190 kcal

Instructions

  1. Yeast starter: Pour the warm water into a bowl, add the sugar and crumble in the yeast. Whisk until the yeast has dissolved completely.

  2. Knead: Put the flour in a large bowl and add the salt, oil and the yeast mixture. Stir with a wooden spoon first, then knead by hand into a smooth, elastic dough that no longer sticks.

  3. Rise: Cover the dough with a kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm place for 30–45 minutes, until doubled in size.

  4. Make the filling: While the dough rests, shred the cheese and stir it together with the ketchup and mayonnaise into a thick, spreadable mixture.

  5. Divide: Divide the risen dough into 4 equal pieces. Cover them and let them rest for another 10–15 minutes.

  6. Layer the dough: Roll the first piece into a circle and brush it with soft butter. Lay a second rolled circle on top and brush again. Repeat with all 4 pieces (do not butter the top layer).

  7. Fold: Gently stretch and roll the stacked dough into one large sheet. Brush it with the remaining butter, fold it like an envelope (sides to the middle), then fold it in half.

  8. Fill: Roll the dough out again into a large rectangle and cut it into strips about 2 inches (5 cm) wide. Spread the cheese filling over each strip and roll it up into a long "snake".

  9. Cut: Cut the long rolls into shorter pieces and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

  10. Bake: Brush with the beaten egg, sprinkle with seeds and bake at 350–400°F (180–200°C) for about 25–30 minutes, until golden.

Tips:
  • 1. For clearly separated layers, the butter between the dough circles must be truly soft (room temperature), not melted into a liquid.
  • 2. Do not skip the mayonnaise in the filling. During baking it blends with the cheese into a creamy mixture, so the rolls do not turn out dry inside.
  • Ham version: stir 3.5 oz (100 g) finely chopped ham into the cheese mixture. Rising time is not included in the total time.