Bacon and cheese rolls

Step 1

Combine flour, yeast and sugar in a large bowl. Stir in salt. Make a well in the centre. Add milk and butter.

Step 2

Use a wooden spoon to stir the mixture until well combined, then use your hands to bring the dough together in the bowl. Turn onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 10 minutes or until the dough is smooth and elastic.

Step 3

Brush a large bowl with olive oil to grease. Place the dough in the bowl and cover with a damp tea towel. Set aside in a warm, draught-free place to prove for 45 minutes-1 hour or until the dough has almost doubled in size.

Step 4

Punch down the centre of the dough with your fist. Turn onto a lightly floured surface. Knead for 2 minutes or until the dough is elastic and has returned to its original size.

Step 5

Preheat oven to 190C. Lightly flour a baking tray. Divide the dough into 8 equal portions. Roll each portion into a ball and place, about 5cm apart of your hand to flatten slightly.

Step 6

Sprinkle the bacon and cheddar over the rolls, leaving a 1cm-wide border. Cover with a damp tea towel. Set aside in a warm, draught-free place to prove for 30 minutes or until the dough has almost doubled in size.

Step 7

Bake in oven for 25-30 minutes or until the cheddar melts, and the rolls are golden and sound hollow when tapped on the base. Transfer to a wire rack to cool slightly.