Made By Emily
Breakfast

No-Yeast Cottage Cheese Herb Rolls

Freshly baked no-yeast cottage cheese herb rolls on a wooden board.

Recipe Summary

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 18–22 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 8 rolls
Cuisine: American
Course: Breakfast / Snack / Side
Calories: 140 per roll

Ingredients

  • 2 cups (280 g) self-rising flour
  • 1 1/2 cups (340 g) small-curd cottage cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons (8 g) chopped chives or parsley
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon (3 g) salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.

  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups self-rising flour, 1 1/2 cups small-curd cottage cheese, 1 large egg, 2 tablespoons chopped chives or parsley, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Stir everything together until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms.

  3. Lightly flour your hands and divide the dough into 8 equal portions. Shape each into a rough roll—don’t worry about perfection here, slightly rustic shapes work well.

  4. Arrange the rolls evenly spaced on the prepared tray.

  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 18–22 minutes, or until the tops are puffed and golden brown. You’ll notice a fragrant herbal aroma as they bake.

  6. Remove from the oven and let the rolls cool on the tray for at least 10 minutes before serving. This rest helps them set and finishes the texture nicely.

Recipe Notes

  • Don’t overmix the dough; stir just until combined to keep the rolls tender and avoid toughness.
  • If your dough feels too sticky to shape, dust your hands lightly with flour but avoid adding too much to keep moisture balanced.
  • Cool the rolls on the tray instead of a wire rack to prevent drying out the crust.
  • For extra flavor, brush tops with a little olive oil after baking and sprinkle with a pinch of salt or extra herbs.
  • Use an oven thermometer to ensure the temperature is steady at 400°F (200°C) for perfect browning.
  • For a savory breakfast twist, pair these rolls with protein like in everything bagel cottage cheese rolls.

Nutrition Estimate

Per roll (1 of 8):
Calories: 140
Protein: 8 g
Carbohydrates: 18 g
Fat: 4.5 g