Greek-Style Cheesy Bread Rolls with Feta and Gouda
Soft, homemade bread rolls filled with a creamy blend of feta, gouda, and cream cheese, baked until golden and topped with sesame seeds. Perfect for sharing, meal prep, or alongside soups and salads.
- Prep15 min
- Cook25 min
- Total1h 5m
- DifficultyMedium
- Servings10
These Greek-inspired bread rolls combine the tangy richness of feta with the smooth, nutty flavor of gouda, all wrapped in a fluffy homemade dough. The cream cheese makes the filling extra luscious, while the sesame seed coating adds a subtle crunch.
Perfect for parties, as a snack, or even for meal prep, these rolls are versatile and delicious. They can be served warm or at room temperature, and they pair beautifully with a fresh salad or a bowl of soup.
Ingredients
Servings
Converted amounts are rounded.
Method
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook, combine the lukewarm water, sugar, instant yeast, and 1/4 cup of the flour. Whisk together and let sit for 8 minutes until the yeast activates and a frothy layer forms on top.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the remaining 4 cups flour and the salt. Add this to the yeast mixture along with the olive oil.
- Knead on low speed for 10 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
- Lightly grease a large bowl with olive oil. Transfer the dough into the bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and set aside to rise until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
- Meanwhile, prepare the filling: in a bowl, combine the crumbled feta, shredded gouda, dried mint, dried oregano, and freshly cracked black pepper. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and sprinkle lightly with semolina, if using.
- Turn the dough out onto a clean work surface. Divide it into 10 equal pieces. Flatten each piece into an oval. Place about 2 heaping tablespoons of the filling in the center. Roll up into a bread roll, pinching the seams to seal.
- For a light topping: place the rolls seam-side down on the prepared baking sheets. Brush the tops with water and sprinkle generously with sesame seeds.
- For full sesame coating: brush each roll all over with water. Spread sesame seeds in a shallow dish. Roll each dough piece in the seeds until completely coated, then place on the baking sheets.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, until golden brown all around. Let cool slightly before serving.
💡 Tips
- If you don’t have a stand mixer, you can knead the dough by hand for about 12–15 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- For a stronger sesame flavor, toast the sesame seeds lightly in a dry pan before coating the rolls.
- These rolls freeze well; let them cool completely, then wrap tightly and freeze for up to 3 months.
Inspired by a recipe from Dimitras Dishes