Rollos de Queso (Bolivian Cheese Rolls)

Transport yourself to the vibrant streets of Bolivia with these delicious and buttery cheese rolls. Known as "Rollos de Queso," this traditional recipe brings a taste of Bolivia to your table with its rich, cheesy center encased in a tender, flaky dough. Perfect as a snack or a side dish, these rolls are a delightful treat for cheese lovers everywhere.

Ingredients

For the Dough:
🥣 1500g 6 cups all-purpose flour
🍬 200g sugar
🍯 200g lard or substitute with melted butter
🥚 2 whole eggs
🍳 3 egg yolks
🧂 1 teaspoon salt
🥛 500ml ½ liter milk
✨ 10g 1 tablespoon Royal Baking Powder
🥄 10g ½ tablespoon baking soda optional

For the Filling:
🧀 450g cheese for grating preferably a semi-hard cheese like mozzarella
🌶️ A sprinkle of ground red pepper ají molido colorado
🥚 1 egg white for sealing
🖌️ 1 egg for egg wash

Instructions

1- Prepare the Dough:

• In a large mixing bowl, combine 💼 all-purpose flour, 🍬 sugar, and ✨ Royal Baking Powder. Stir well to evenly distribute the dry ingredients.
• Add in the 🍯 lard, 🥚 whole eggs, 🍳 egg yolks, and 🧂 salt. Gradually pour in the 🥛 milk while mixing until a dough begins to form.
• Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface until it is smooth and elastic. This should take about 10 minutes. Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for about 30 minutes.

2- Prepare the Filling:

• Grate the 🧀 cheese and set aside.
• Roll out the rested dough on a floured surface to about a ¼-inch thickness. Cut it into strips approximately 10 inches long and 4 inches wide.

3- Assemble the Rolls:

• Place a generous amount of grated 🧀 cheese along one long edge of each dough strip. Sprinkle lightly with 🌶️ ground red pepper for added flavor.
• Brush the opposite edge of the strip with 🥚 egg white to help seal the dough.
• Carefully roll the dough strip, starting from the edge with the cheese, into a tight cylinder. Press the edges to ensure it is sealed.

4- Bake:

• Preheat the oven to 180°C 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Place the rolls onto the baking sheet, spacing them at least an inch apart.
• Brush each roll with the 🖌️ beaten egg to give them a glossy finish.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the rolls are golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.

5- Serve:

• Allow the rolls to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm for the best flavor.

Prep Time: 45 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: Makes approximately 20 rolls
Calories per Serving: Approximately 250
Proteins: 7g
Fats: 12g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Equipment: Bosch Universal Plus Mixing Bowl, Cuisinart Chef's Classic Stainless Mixing Whisk, KitchenAid Dough Hook, GE Electric Oven, Pyrex Baking Sheet

Cooking Tips

• For a more authentic Bolivian flavor, use a local Bolivian cheese if available.
• Adjust the amount of 🌶️ ground red pepper according to your spice preference.

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Rollos de Queso (Bolivian Cheese Rolls)

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