Ham and Cheese Rolls
Nov 18, 2025 02:12 PM
A delicious twist on Ham and Cheese Rolls filled with a creamy Béchamel sauce and grainy mustard, perfect for brunch or a snack during the day.
These Ham and Cheese Rolls use the Soft Bread Rolls recipe as a base for that lovely soft bread texture, and are filled with a Béchamel sauce and a touch of grainy mustard for a smooth and cream-like centre, and finally topped with smoky ham and cheddar cheese.
It is the elevated version of the simple ham and cheese rolls which my parents used to make during my childhood, perfect to make for friends at brunch or to serve at afternoon tea. They are also delicious served alongside a bowl of Pumpkin Soup for a light lunch or dinner.
Ingredients:
For the Dough
- 500 g (3 ⅓ cup) strong white bread flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons fine salt
- 24 g (2 tablespoons) caster sugar (superfine sugar)
- 7 g (2 teaspoons) instant yeast
- 300 ml (1 cup plus 3 tablespoons) full cream milk (whole milk)
- 30 g (2 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened
For the Béchamel Sauce
- 30 g (2 tablespoons) butter
- 20 g (3 tablespoons) plain flour (all-purpose flour)
- ½ chicken stock cube or ½ teaspoon chicken stock powder
- 250 ml (1 cup) full cream milk (whole milk)
- 1 bay leaf, fresh or dried
- sea salt
- freshly grated white pepper
For the Ham & Cheese Rolls
- 1-2 tablespoons milk
- 12 teaspoons of grainy mustard
- 12 to 24 thin slices of ham
- 100 g (1 cup) cheddar or Gruyère, coarsely grated
- chives, finely chopped (optional)
Prep Time:
45 minutes
Cook Time:
30 minutes
Total Time:
195 minutes
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