GARLIC-HERB PARMESAN ROLLS

Garlic-Herb Parmesan Rolls image

Fresh-baked yeast rolls are always a hit at dinners. To make it easy on the cook, these start in the bread machine. They are arranged in a tree-shape for the Yuletide season, but they can also be baked in a 13x9-inch baking pan. -Lorri Reinhardt, Big Bend, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 cup water (70° to 80°)
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 large egg, lightly beaten
3 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons dried minced garlic
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
2-1/4 cups bread flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
TOPPING:
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt

Steps:

In bread machine pan, place the first 10 ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select dough setting (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons water or flour if needed)., When cycle is completed, turn dough onto a lightly floured surface; divide into 16 balls. Line a baking sheet with foil and grease the foil. Center 1 roll near the top of prepared baking sheet. Arrange rolls snugly into 4 additional rows, adding 1 more roll for each row, forming a tree., Center remaining ball under tree for trunk. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour. , Brush rolls with butter. Combine cheese and Italian seasoning and sprinkle over rolls. Sprinkle with salt. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 132 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 236mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.