Sunday, January 17, 2010

Quick Italian Hot Rolls

Not only are these fast and easy dinner rolls, but they are totally delicious and will win you rave reviews every time.
Quick Italian Hot Rolls

3 1/2 - 4 cups flour
2 TBSP. active dry yeast or instant yeast
2 TBSP. sugar
2 tsp. garlic salt
1 tsp. Italian seasoning
1 cup milk
1/2 cup water
2 TBSP. butter or margarine
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

topping:
2 TBSP. butter or margarine, melted
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Combine 1 1/2 cups flour, yeast, sugar, garlic salt and Italian seasoning. Mix well. Combine milk, water and butter in saucepan. Heat until milk is lukewarm. Butter does not need to melt. Add to flour mixture. Add egg. Blend at low speed until moistened. Beat 3 minutes at high speed. Gradually stir in 1/2 cup parmesan and enough flour to make a firm dough. Knead for 3 - 5 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, turning to coat top. Cover. Let rise about 15 minutes in a warm place. Punch dough down. Divide into 16 pieces. Form into balls. Dip tops into melted butter then into the 1/4 cup parmesan cheese. Place in well greased muffin tins, with the butter side up. Let rise, covered, about 10 minutes. Bake @ 375* F for 20-25 minutes, or util light golden brown. Remove from pan to cool. Enjoy!

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