Crusty Gluten-Free Cheese & Red Pepper Rolls with Seeds

Prep: 30 minCook: 30 min6 servingsmediumBritish
Crusty Gluten-Free Cheese & Red Pepper Rolls with Seeds

These hearty gluten-free rolls combine oat bran and gluten-free flour for a rustic texture, packed with melted cheddar and mozzarella cheese plus sweet roasted red peppers. Topped with pumpkin and poppy seeds, they bake up golden and crusty on the outside while staying tender inside. Perfect for lunch boxes, soup accompaniments, or savory snacks when you want something more substantial than regular bread rolls.

VegetarianGluten-FreeNut-Free

Ingredients

6 servings
  • 7 oz oat bran
    wheat bran1:1suitable if not avoiding gluten

    4

  • 1 ¾ cups gluten-free flour
    plain flour1:1standard alternative

    4

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 ¼ cups milk
    plant milk1:1vegetariandairy-free

    almond or oat milk work well

    Full guide →
  • ⅝ cups mature cheddar cheese, grated
    vegan cheese1:1vegandairy-free

    use firm vegan cheddar style

    Full guide →
  • ⅝ cups mozzarella cheese, grated
  • 4 tablespoons pumpkin seeds
  • 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
  • 2 ¾ oz roasted red peppers, drained and roughly chopped from jar

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 375°F/375°F/

  2. 2

    Combine oat bran, flour, baking soda, cream of tartar and salt in a large bowl

  3. 3

    Stir in most of the grated cheese, 2 tablespoons of pumpkin seeds and chopped peppers

  4. 4

    Add olive oil and milk and mix to form a soft dough

  5. 5

    Divide dough into 6-8 pieces and shape into rough rounds approximately 1 inch deep

  6. 6

    Place on baking tray and top each roll with remaining cheese and pumpkin seeds

  7. 7

    Bake for 20-30 minutes until golden brown and cheese is bubbling

  8. 8

    Cool slightly on wire rack before serving

Tips

Tip 1

Don't overmix the dough - it should be soft and slightly sticky for the best texture.

Tip 2

Reserve some cheese and seeds for topping to create an attractive golden finish.

Tip 3

These rolls are best served warm when the cheese is still slightly melted.

Good to Know

Storage

Store in airtight container for 2-3 days at room temperature.

Make Ahead

Can be made morning of serving. Reheat briefly in oven to refresh.

Serve With

Best served warm, split and buttered or alongside soup.

Common Mistakes

Watch

Don't overbake or rolls will become dry and hard.

Substitutions

Dairy-Free Swaps

milk→
plant milk1:1vegetariandairy-free

almond or oat milk work well

Full guide →
cheddar cheese→
vegan cheese1:1vegandairy-free

use firm vegan cheddar style

Full guide →

Gluten-Free Swaps

oat bran→
wheat bran1:1suitable if not avoiding gluten

4

General Alternatives

gluten-free flour→
plain flour1:1standard alternative

4

Full guide →
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FAQ

Can I freeze these rolls?

Yes, freeze for up to 3 months. Defrost at room temperature and warm in oven before serving.

What if I don't have cream of tartar?

You can use 1 teaspoon baking powder instead of the bicarbonate of soda and cream of tartar combination.

Can I use different vegetables?

Yes, try sun-dried tomatoes, caramelized onions, or roasted peppers in different colors for variety.