HONEY CLOVERLEAF ROLLS

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"Honeybees like to build their hives near fields of thyme," explains Eleanor Davis of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. "These lovely rolls include both honey and thyme."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 tablespoon active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
3 tablespoons honey
1/2 cup mashed potatoes (prepared with milk)
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup butter, melted
3 tablespoons minced fresh thyme or 1 tablespoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1 cup whole wheat flour
2 to 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
GLAZE:
1 egg
1 teaspoon milk

Steps:

In a bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Stir in honey; let stand for 5 minutes. Add the potatoes, buttermilk, butter, thyme and salt. Add the egg, whole wheat flour and 1 cup of all-purpose flour; beat on medium speed to form a soft dough. Stir in enough remaining all-purpose flour to from a stiff 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 1 hour., Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface. Divide into three portions; divide each into 18 pieces. Shape each into a ball; place three balls each in greased muffin cups. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 25 minutes. , For the glaze, combine egg and milk; brush over rolls. Bake at 400° for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 188mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.