Pesto Rolls

Directions

1. 1
   In a large mixing bowl combine 1 3/4 cups of the flour and yeast, set aside.
2. 2
   In a medium saucepan heat milk, water, butter, sugar and salt just until warm (120 to 130 F) and butter almost melts.
3. 3
   Add milk mixture to dry mixture along with egg.
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   Beat with an electric mixer on low to medium speed for 30 seconds, scraping sides of the bowl constantly.
5. 5
   Beat on high speed for 3 minutes.
6. 6
   Stir in pesto.
7. 7
   Using a wooden spoon, stir in as much of the remaining flour as you can.
8. 8
   Turn dough out onto a lighly floured surface.
9. 9
   Knead in enough of the remaining flour to make a moderately stiff dough that is smooth and elastic (6 to 8 minutes total).
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    Shape dough into a ball.
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    Place in a large greased bowl, turning once to grease the surface of the dough.
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    Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
13. 13
    Punch dough down.
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    Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface.
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    Divide dough in half.
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    Cover; let rest for 10 minutes.
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    Meanwhile, lightly grease eighteen 2 1/2-inch muffin cups.
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    Divide each half of dough into 9 equal portions.
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    Divide each portion into three pieces.
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    Shape each piece into a ball, pulling edges under to make a smooth top.
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    Place 3 balls in each muffin cup, smooth sides up.
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    Sprinkle tops with Parmesan cheese.
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    Cover and let rise in a warm place until nearly double in size (about 30 minutes).
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    Preheat oven to 375.
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    Bake for 12 to 14 minutes or until rolls are golden brown.
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    Immediately remove rolls from pans.
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    Cool on wire racks.