Savor the essence of Belizean cuisine with these Belizeean Dinner Rolls, a delightful blend of local and international flavors. Reminiscent of Belize’s diverse culinary heritage, these rolls are perfect for any occasion, bringing a taste of Belize’s vibrant culture to your table. We enjoy this recipe fresh out of the oven at Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas time.
Preparation Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
Cooking Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 16 rolls
Belizean Dinner Rolls Recipe Ingredients:
- 240 ml (1 cup) warm milk (43°C/110°F)
- 100 g (1 cup) shredded cheese (cheddar, Gouda, Swiss, or Parmesan)
- 500 g (4 cups) bread flour, plus 30 g (¼ cup) for kneading
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (1 package)
- 2 eggs, room temperature
- 113 g (1 stick) butter or margarine
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 80 ml (⅓ cup) sugar
Alternative Ingredient Options:
- Dairy-free: Use plant-based milk and vegan cheese.
- Gluten-free: Replace with gluten-free flour blend.
Instructions:
- Mix shredded cheese with warm milk in a large bowl. The milk should be hot enough to melt the cheese but do not add the yeast until the milk is cooled to room temperature.
- Sprinkle yeast and 1 teaspoon of sugar on the milk-cheese mixture, mixing lightly. Wait for the yeast to activate and foam. Remember if you add the yeast too soon it will be killed by the heat of the milk and cheese mixture.
- Add the remaining sugar, eggs, salt, and half the flour to the bowl. Mix thoroughly.
- Gradually incorporate the remaining flour into the dough. Knead until smooth and slightly sticky.
- Let the dough rise in a covered, oiled bowl for 1 hour or overnight in the refrigerator.
- After rising, deflate the dough and divide it into 16 pieces on a floured surface.
- Place dough balls in a 9×13-inch baking pan, leaving space between each.
- Allow the dough balls to rise again for about 30 minutes or until doubled.
- Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F).
- Brush the rolls with egg wash for a glossy finish or sprinkle with seeds.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cool the rolls for 5 minutes before serving.
Serving Suggestions: Enjoy these rolls with Belizean stewed chicken or as an accompaniment to a fresh potato salad. They pair wonderfully with tropical fruit juices or a nice hot tea.
Nutritional Information (per roll):
- Calories: Approximately 200 kcal
- Protein: 6 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fat: 6 g
Did you enjoy this recipe? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below. We have many other Belizean baking recipes you may also enjoy like Creole Bread, Hamburger Buns, Orange Tarts, Coconut Crusts, and many more.
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Baking Sheet
Belizean dinner rolls bake on a half-sheet pan with room to expand — Nordic Ware’s commercial-weight aluminum holds the heat evenly.
Hand Mixer
Creaming butter, sugar, and eggs for the enriched dough moves faster with a hand mixer than by hand.
Stand Mixer
For double-batch holiday rolls, a tilt-head KitchenAid handles the dough hook attachment without overworking.
About Isela Post
Isela is a Belizean mother who has been cooking from memory and from markets her whole life. Her recipes carry the food of the Yucatec Maya tradition, the corner store ingredients of daily Belizean life, and the party table of every celebration she has ever fed people at. She writes for the Belize News Post.
