Ingredients

  • 1 12 cups unbleached flour, Unsifted
  • 1 packet active dry yeast or 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 34 cup milk
  • 12 cup water
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup unbleached flour, Unsifted
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese, Sharp, Grated
  • 14 cup butter
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 tablespoon milk

Method

  • Place the grated cheese in a small bowl and cover to prevent drying then set aside.
  • Combine 1 1/2 cups unsifted flour, yeast, sugar, and salt in a large mixer bowl, blending thoroughly.
  • Measure 3/4 c of milk, water, and butter into a saucepan and heat until the liquids are warm, 115 to 120 degrees F..
  • Gradually add the liquids to the dry ingredients in the mixer bowl, beating for 2 minutes at medium speed of the electric mixer, scraping the bowl occasionally.
  • Add and beat in 1 cup of unsifted flour at high speed.
  • Beat for 2 minutes, scraping the bowl occasionally.
  • Mix in enough additional flour (1/2 to 1 cup unsifted) to make a soft dough.
  • (Dough will be slightly sticky.)
  • Put the dough into a greased deep bowl.
  • Cover with waxed paper and a clean towel and let stand in a warm place until the dough has doubled, 45 to 60 minutes.
  • Generously grease several baking sheets.
  • Melt the butter and set aside.
  • Punch the dough down wit a fist and turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface.
  • Divide the dough into two equal portions.
  • Set one portion aside.
  • Roll the dough into a rectangle 16 X 8-inches.
  • Brush with about one-half of the melted butter.
  • Sprinkle with about one half of the grated cheddar cheese.
  • Cut crosswise into 8 equal portions.
  • Cut into halves lengthwise.
  • Fold each strip into thirds, lapping each side portion over the center third.
  • Place the rolls on a baking sheet.
  • Repeat for the other half of the dough.
  • Beat the egg yolk with the tbls of milk, slightly.
  • Brush the tops of the rolls with the egg yolk mixture.
  • Let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.
  • Bake at 425 degrees F. for about 8 minutes or until rolls are golden brown.
  • Serve rolls hot.