ITALIAN DINNER ROLLS

Italian Dinner Rolls image

Over the years, I've added a pinch of this and a dash of that to this recipe until my family agreed it was just right. These rolls are especially good served warm with spaghetti and lasagna.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 15 rolls.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

3-1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1-1/2 teaspoons garlic salt
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1 cup 2% milk
1/2 cup water
4 tablespoons butter, divided
1 egg
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine 1-1/2 cups flour, sugar, yeast and seasonings. In a small saucepan, heat the milk, water and 2 tablespoons butter to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat until moistened. Add egg; beat on medium speed for 3 minutes. Stir in 1/2 cup cheese and enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rest for 15 minutes. , Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into 15 pieces. Shape each into a ball. Melt remaining butter; dip tops of balls in butter and remaining cheese. , Place in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes. , Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 278mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.