Garlic-Herb Roadhouse Rolls

Garlic-Herb Roadhouse Rolls

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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.
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