Equipment
Ingredients
Main
- 2 kaiser hard rolls, oval-shaped
- 27 g unsalted butter, melted
- 40 g parmesan cheese, freshly grated
Nutrition (per serving)
Nutrition is estimated per serving. Nutrients without complete source data are omitted.
Full nutrition
- Calories
- 176 kcal
- Protein
- 7 g
- Carbohydrates
- 16 g
- Fat
- 9 g
- Fiber
- 1 g
- Sugar
- 1 g
- Sodium
- 282 mg
- Saturated Fat
- 5 g
- Monounsaturated Fat
- 3 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat
- 1 g
- Cholesterol
- 21 mg
- Potassium
- 43 mg
- Calcium
- 148 mg
- Iron
- 1.1 mg
- Magnesium
- 13 mg
- Phosphorus
- 101 mg
- Zinc
- 0.6 mg
- Vitamin A
- 67 mcg
- Vitamin D
- 0.1 mcg
- Vitamin E
- 0.3 mg
- Vitamin K
- 1 mcg
- Vitamin B6
- 0.0 mg
- Vitamin B12
- 0.1 mcg
- Thiamin
- 0.15 mg
- Riboflavin
- 0.14 mg
- Niacin
- 1.3 mg
- Folate
- 29 mcg
- Water
- 13 g
Sources: USDA FoodData Central
Method
Preheat the oven broiler to the high setting.
Slice each kaiser roll in half horizontally using a serrated knife.
Apply the melted butter evenly across the cut surfaces of the rolls using a pastry brush.
Distribute the grated parmesan cheese evenly over the buttered sides of the rolls.
Place the roll halves on a baking sheet with the cut sides facing upward.
Set the baking sheet under the broiler approximately 8-10 cm (3-4 inches) from the heat source and cook for 2 minutes until the cheese is golden brown.
Chef's Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for the best flavor and meltability. Pre-grated cheese often contains anti-caking agents that can affect texture.
- Ensure your broiler is properly preheated. A hot broiler is key to achieving that quick, golden-brown crispness without drying out the roll.
- The distance from the broiler is crucial. Too close, and they'll burn; too far, and they won't brown effectively. Start with the recommended distance and adjust as needed based on your oven's broiler intensity.
- Serve these rolls immediately after broiling for the optimal texture – warm, crisp, and cheesy.
Storage
Refrigerator: 2 days — Store in an airtight container; bread will soften over time.
Freezer: 1 month — Wrap tightly in foil.
Reheating: Reheat in an oven at 175°C (350°F) for 5 minutes to restore texture.
Troubleshooting
Edges of the rolls are charred while cheese is not melted
Cause: Baking sheet was placed too close to the broiler heating element
Fix: Carefully scrape away charred edges with a knife.
Prevention: Ensure the rack is at least 8 cm (3 inches) away from the heat source.
Cultural Context
Parmesan Cheese Hard Rolls, while a simple preparation, evoke the tradition of enhancing humble bread with rich flavors. This method of topping rolls with cheese and broiling them until crisp is a common practice in American home cooking and casual dining, often served alongside hearty meals like soups or pasta dishes.
