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Ingredients
ROLLS
- 3½ to 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 package regular active or fast-acting dry yeast 2¼ teaspoons
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil leaves
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
- ½ teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup milk
- ¼ cup water
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon butter melted
GARLIC-HERB BUTTER
- ½ cup butter softened
- ½ teaspoon chopped fresh basil leaves
- ½ teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
- ¼ teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- In large bowl, mix 1½ cups of the flour, the yeast, sugar, salt, 2 teaspoons basil, 1 teaspoon thyme, ½ teaspoon rosemary and ¼ teaspoon garlic powder.
- In 1-quart saucepan, heat milk, water, 3 tablespoons butter and the honey over medium heat until very warm (120°F to 130°F).
- Pour over flour mixture.
- Add egg; beat with electric mixer on low speed 1 minute, scraping bowl frequently.
- Add enough of the remaining 2 to 2½ cups flour, beating on medium speed 5 minutes, until dough is smooth.
- (Dough will be slightly sticky. )
- Grease large bowl with shortening or cooking spray.
- Place dough in bowl, turning dough to grease all sides.
- Cover loosely with plastic wrap and cloth towel; let rise in warm place 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Line cookie sheets with cooking parchment paper.
- Gently push fist into dough to deflate.
- On floured surface, roll dough into 12×9-inch rectangle about ½ inch thick.
- Using pizza cutter, cut dough into 12 (3-inch) squares.
- On cookie sheets, place dough squares 2 inches apart.
- Cover loosely with plastic wrap; let rise in warm place 30 to 40 minutes or until doubled in size.
- Heat oven to 350°F.
- Uncover rolls; bake 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Brush with melted butter.
- Remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks.
- In small bowl, beat garlic-herb butter ingredients with electric mixer until well blended.
- Serve warm rolls with butter.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Make-Ahead Magic
Make these rolls 2 to 3 months in advance. For that just-baked aroma and texture, store baked cooled rolls in the freezer in resealable freezer plastic bags. To reheat, remove rolls from bag; wrap together in foil. Bake at 350°F for 15 to 20 minutes or until warm.
Festive Touch
These rolls paired with a small jar of the herb butter would be a great hostess gift. Place rolls in a basket lined with a colorful napkin, and add the jar to the basket. Wrap in cellophane or holiday-themed plastic wrap.