Hearty Rolls

Name: Hearty Rolls
Ingredients: 2 packages dry yeast; 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons sugar, divided; 3/4 cup warm water (105° to 115°); 3/4 cup milk; 1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 2 teaspoons cracked black pepper; 1 egg, beaten; 1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese; 4 1/2 to 5 cups all-purpose flour, divided; Additional melted butter; Sesame seeds; Assorted meats and cheeses

13 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

2 packages dry yeast
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons sugar, divided
3/4 cup warm water (105° to 115°)
3/4 cup milk
1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons cracked black pepper
1 egg, beaten
1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
4 1/2 to 5 cups all-purpose flour, divided
Additional melted butter
Sesame seeds
Assorted meats and cheeses

Directions

1

Dissolve yeast and 1 teaspoon sugar in water in a large mixing bowl; stir well, and let stand 5 minutes or until bubbly.
2

Add remaining sugar, milk, 1/3 cup butter, salt, pepper, egg, and cheese to yeast mixture; stir well. Add 2 cups flour, stirring well. Stir in enough remaining flour to make a firm dough.
3

Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface; knead 8 to 10 minutes or until smooth and elastic. Cover and let rise in a warm place (85°), free from drafts, 45 minutes or until doubled in bulk.
4

Punch dough down; let rest 15 minutes. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide into 20 equal portions, shaping each into a ball. Arrange rolls in a greased 13- x 9- x 2-inch baking pan. Brush lightly with additional butter; sprinkle with sesame seeds. Cover with a floured towel. Repeat rising procedure 45 minutes or until doubled in bulk.
5

Bake at 375° for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Serve hot with assorted meats and cheese.