Homemade Brazilian Cheese Bread Rolls

1. Prepare the fresh cheese: slice thickly, let drain in a colander to remove excess liquid, and pat dry with paper towels

2. In a bowl, mix oil, sugar, salt, yeast, warm milk, and egg until well combined

3. Add half of the flour and mix until incorporated

4. Gradually add the remaining flour until the dough forms a shaggy mass and is firm enough to knead, being careful not to add too much flour

5. Knead the dough vigorously on a lightly floured surface until smooth, elastic, and no longer sticky

6. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume

7. Divide the dough into small pieces, flatten each piece, place a piece of prepared cheese in the center, and roll to enclose the cheese

8. Place the rolls on a baking sheet, cover, and let rise until doubled in size

9. Preheat the oven to medium heat

10. Brush the tops of the rolls with egg yolk

11. Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown

Tips

1. Knead the dough well to activate gluten for better texture

2. Avoid adding too much flour to prevent heavy dough