ASIAGO DINNER ROLLS

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I first tasted these rolls when my boyfriend made them from a family recipe that called for Parmesan. I substituted Asiago for the Parmesan with equally good results. -Bethany Shaw, Mokena, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons sugar
2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
2 teaspoons garlic salt
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
3-3/4 to 4-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup 2% milk
1/2 cup water
4 tablespoons butter, divided
1 large egg
3/4 cup shredded Asiago cheese, divided

Steps:

In a large bowl, mix sugar, yeast, garlic salt, Italian seasoning and 2 cups flour. In a small saucepan, heat milk, water and 2 tablespoons butter to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat on medium speed 2 minutes. Add egg; beat 2 minutes longer. Stir in 1/2 cup cheese and enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky). , Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes. , Punch down dough. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide and shape into 18 balls. Roll each into a 12-in. rope; tie into a loose knot. Tuck ends under. Place 3 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Melt remaining butter; brush over rolls. Sprinkle with remaining cheese., Let rise in a warm place until almost doubled, about 15 minutes. Preheat oven to 375°., Bake 20-25 minutes or until golden brown, rotating pans halfway through baking. Remove from pans to wire racks; serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149 calories, Fat 4g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 39mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.