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sun dried tomatoes parmesan dinner rolls
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Sun-Dried Tomatoes Parmesan Dinner Rolls

These sun-dried tomato parmesan dinner rolls are buttery, soft, and incredibly fluffy with savory flavor in every bite. Filled with rich parmesan cheese and chopped sun-dried tomatoes, these homemade rolls bake up golden on the outside while staying light and pillowy inside.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Proof Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Sun-dried tomatoes parmesan dough
  • 1 cup whole milk 110℉
  • 2¼ tsp instant yeast 1 packet
  • 2 Tbsp honey
  • 1 large egg
  • ¼ cup melted unsalted butter
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ⅓ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
  • ⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese
Garlic parsley butter
  • 1 Tbsp minced garlic
  • 2 Tbsp melted butter
  • 1 Tbsp chopped parsley
  • 2 Tbsp grated parmesan cheese

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the warm milk, yeast, and sugar. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Add the egg and melted butter.
  3. Gradually mix in flour and salt until a soft dough forms.
  4. Before all the flour is all incorporated, add in the chopped dried tomatoes and grated parmesan cheese.
  5. Knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. The dough should be soft but not overly sticky.
  6. Place dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 to 1½ hours or until doubled in size.
  7. Punch down the dough and divide into 12 equal pieces.
  8. Tuck the corners into the middle to start to form a ball. With the smooth side facing up, form roll into tighter ball by cupping the palm of your hand and gently rolling and pressing into the table.
  9. Place rolls seam-side down in a greased 9x13 baking dish.
  10. Cover loosely and let rise in a warm place for another 30 minutes until puffy.
  11. Preheat oven to 350℉.
  12. Bake rolls for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown on top.
  13. Mix together melted butter, garlic, and parsley.
  14. Brush over warm rolls immediately after baking and sprinkle with grated parmesan if desired.