Chive & Cheddar Yogurt Rolls

These chive and cheddar yogurt rolls are a take on a classic Midwestern biscuit recipe, and what makes them a true staple is their simplicity. I first learned of people using yogurt in baking when my grandmother mentioned “quick biscuits” – a style of drop biscuit that only uses flour, baking soda, sugar and yogurt. Since first hearing of that classic recipe, I’ve seen so many variations of it on the internet, but I always like to give homage to the original!

Yogurt is one of the most versatile ingredients in baking, so I used it as the main binder for these chive and cheddar rolls. The dough is a quick style dough (that is yeast-free!) but still gives you a light and tender texture, all thanks to the yogurt inside.

Ingredients for these chive and cheddar yogurt rolls

• 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, 280 grams
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1 tsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt, 1/2 tsp if using Morton’s
• 1 & 1/2 cups plain whole milk yogurt, 360 grams
• 1/4 cup chopped chives
• 1 cup shredded white cheddar
• 1 egg for egg wash, optional

How to prepare the dough

In a large bowl, add in the flour, baking powder, and salt. Whisk to combine.
Add in the yogurt and stir until the mixture is just combined. You don’t want to overwork the dough here, or else it will stiffen the batter and you’ll be left with tough, less fluffy rolls. When the ingredients have formed a wet dough, add in the chives and cheddar and stir gently to combine.

Tips & tricks for shaping these yogurt rolls

The key for this dough is to know that it will be sticky, but that’s what will make them as fluffy as possible! The key is to shape these rolls by handling them as little as possible, you just want to be gentle with the dough. I like to scoop with a spatula, then lightly wet the fingers of my opposite hand. I then drop the dough onto the parchment lined baking sheet and slide it off the spatula with wet fingers, this keeps it from sticking.

From there, I use my damp fingers to shape the dough into a rough circle. The rolls keep the shape you shape them in, so you can form them how you’d like them to come out!

How to bake these yogurt rolls

Now that we’re at the baking stage, everything is super simple. Just prepare a parchment lined baking sheet, and portion the dough into 6 even circles. Note that they will expand in size by at least 50%, so give them room to grow!

Whisk together the egg, if using egg wash, and lightly brush the tops of each roll with some egg wash.
Bake these rolls at 375F for 25-30 minutes, or until they are lightly golden. Then remove from the oven.

What is a good substitute for egg wash?

If you have an egg allergy, or just don’t want to open a whole egg for one egg wash, don’t worry! I love using honey or maple syrup as an easy substitute.

You can just glaze each yogurt roll with a thin layer of honey or maple syrup, and it will provide the same browning and golden color in the oven! It also lends a slight sweetness, but I think that’s a delicious contrast when you have something as salty as this cheddar chive roll.

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And that’s it for these cheddar and chive yogurt rolls!

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Chive & Cheddar Yogurt Rolls

These rolls are a variation of a quick-bread, but they are light, fluffy, and deliciously cheesy. And the best thing is you don't have to knead them, shape them, or let them rise. You just mix, portion, and bake!

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Prep Time:15 minutes mins

Cook Time:30 minutes mins

Course: baking, Side Dish

Cuisine: American, Fusion

Keyword: cheddar, chives, dinner rolls, yogurt

Servings: 6 rolls

Ingredients

• 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour 280 grams
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1 tsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt 1/2 tsp if using Morton’s
• 1 & 1/2 cups plain whole milk yogurt 360 grams
• 1/4 cup chopped chives
• 1 cup shredded white cheddar
• 1 egg for egg wash, optional

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 375F.
• In a large bowl, add in the flour, baking powder, and salt. Whisk to combine.
• Add in the yogurt and stir until the mixture is just combined. You don’t want to overwork the dough here, or else it will stiffen the batter and you’ll be left with tough, less fluffy rolls.
• When the ingredients have formed a wet dough, add in the chives and cheddar and stir gently to combine.
• Prepare a parchment lined baking sheet, and portion the dough into 6 even circles. Note that they will expand in size by at least 50% so give them room!
• Whisk together the egg, if using egg wash, and lightly brush the tops of each roll with some egg wash.
• Bake these rolls at 375F for 25-30 minutes, or until they are lightly golden.
• Serve warm and enjoy!