BRAIDED PEPPERY CHEESE ROLLS

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These eye-catching braided rolls are a wonderful accompaniment to any meal. The coarsely ground pepper isn't overpowering. I sometimes like to use the dough when making hamburger buns.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

4-1/4 to 4-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons sugar
2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1-1/2 cups 2% milk
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 eggs
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, sugar, yeast, salt and pepper. In a saucepan, heat milk and butter to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Add 1 egg and 1/2 cup flour; beat 2 minutes longer. Stir in cheese and enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes. , Punch dough down. Turn onto a floured surface; cover and let rest for 15 minutes. Divide into 36 pieces. Shape each into a 6-in. rope. Braid three ropes together. Pinch ends to seal. Repeat with remaining dough. , Place on greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes. , Beat remaining egg; brush over braids. Bake at 375° for 15-17 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan to a wire rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 389mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 8g protein.