Herbed Cheese Rings

Name: Herbed Cheese Rings
Ingredients: 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast; 1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°); 1 cup warm whole milk (110° to 115°); 1/4 cup canola oil; 2 tablespoons honey; 1 large egg; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup whole wheat flour; 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon each dried oregano, basil and rosemary, crushed; 1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese; 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon paprika; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 2 teaspoons sesame seeds; 4 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese

17 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1 cup warm whole milk (110° to 115°)
1/4 cup canola oil
2 tablespoons honey
1 large egg
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup whole wheat flour
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon each dried oregano, basil and rosemary, crushed
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 teaspoons sesame seeds
4 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

1

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add milk, oil, honey, egg, salt, whole wheat flour, 1 cup all-purpose flour and herbs. Beat until blended. Stir in enough remaining all-purpose flour to form a soft dough. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
2

Punch dough down and turn onto a floured surface; divide in half. Roll one portion into a 15x10-in. rectangle. Combine filling ingredients; sprinkle half over dough. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seams to seal.
3

Place seam side down on a greased
4

; pinch ends together to form a ring. With a sharp knife, cut 1/2-in. slashes at 2-in. intervals. Repeat with remaining dough and filling. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes.
5

Preheat oven to 350°. Brush each ring with egg; sprinkle with sesame seeds and cheese. Bake 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.