Italian Dinner Rolls

Name: Italian Dinner Rolls
Ingredients: 5 c. (approximate) all-purpose flour, divided; 2 pkg. active dry yeast; 1 1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning; 2 eggs; 1 c. milk; 1/2 c. water; 2 Tbsp. butter; 2 Tbsp. sugar; 1 tsp. garlic salt; 1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese; 1/4 c. melted butter

11 ingredients

16 steps

Ingredients

5 c. (approximate) all-purpose flour, divided
2 pkg. active dry yeast
1 1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning
2 eggs
1 c. milk
1/2 c. water
2 Tbsp. butter
2 Tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. garlic salt
1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 c. melted butter

Directions

1

Combine 1 1/2 cups of flour, yeast and Italian seasoning.
2

Heat milk, water, butter, sugar and garlic salt just until warm.
3

Add to flour mixture.
4

Beat in eggs.
5

Beat at low speed 1 to 2 minutes. Beat at high speed 3 minutes.
6

Stir in grated Parmesan cheese. Gradually beat in an additional 3 to 3 1/2 cups flour.
7

Turn out onto floured surface.
8

Knead in any additional flour needed to make a firm dough.
9

Knead until dough is smooth and can be formed into a ball.
10

Place in greased bowl.
11

Cover and let rise in a warm place until double in bulk (approximately 45 minutes).
12

Punch dough down; let rest 10 minutes.
13

Shape into 16 balls.
14

Brush tops of balls with a little melted butter and sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese.
15

Place rolls in two greased 8 or 9-inch round baking pans. Cover and let rise until about doubled, 15 minutes or so.
16

Bake in preheated 375° oven for 20 to 25 minutes.