
Low-Calorie Garlic Cheese Rolls
Cheesy garlic snails are rich in protein and low in calories, soft as a cloud and stretchy cheese.
Nutrition values per serving
64 cal
6 g
6 g
1 g
1 g
Medium
Prep time
3 hr
Cook time
12 min
Servings
24 servings
Ingredients
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For the dough
80 g of white flour
80 g of wholemeal flour
200 g of yogurt pro 0% fat
5 g of dry yeast
1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
For the cheese mixture
160 g of grated 9% yellow cheese
60 g of Bulgarian cheese 5%
60 g of cottage cheese 3%
4 crushed fresh garlic cloves
2 teaspoons chopped fresh za'atar (can be replaced with other herbs/without)
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Method
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Mix the dry dough ingredients
Add the yogurt and knead until a uniform dough is obtained
Cover to rise for an hour - an hour and a half
Divide the dough in half, and roll each one to the size of an A4 page
Put about half of the cheese mixture on each sheet of dough
roll into a roll from the short direction so that the roll comes out short and with lots of rolls
Using dental floss, cut each roll into 12 pieces
Transfer to a mold to rise for an hour - an hour and a half
Heat the oven to 180°C fan
Bake for 12 minutes
Bon Appétit!
Small tips that make a difference
- Wait for the dough to double before rolling - that is the secret to the airy texture.
- Spread the garlic and cheese filling right to the edges so every roll is full.
- Cut with sewing thread rather than a knife so you do not squash the dough.
Frequently asked questions
- How many calories in each roll?
- About 64 calories per roll, with the recipe making 24 - a savoury bake enriched with protein.
- Can I freeze them?
- Yes. Freeze after baking and cooling for up to two months, then warm in the oven for a few minutes before serving.
- Why did my dough not rise?
- Usually old yeast, or liquid that was too hot and killed it. The liquid should be lukewarm only.
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