ITALIAN TOMATO ROLLS

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Margaret Peterson FOREST CITY, IOWA No one believes me when I say it's pizza sauce that they're tasting in these tender, chewy rolls. The basil adds extra excitement.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 15 rolls.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1 teaspoon plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided
1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1 cup pizza sauce
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter, melted, divided
1 egg
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon dried basil
3 to 4 cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast and 1 teaspoon sugar in warm water; let stand for 5 minutes. Add the pizza sauce, 1/4 cup butter, egg, salt, basil, 2 cups flour and remaining sugar; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a firm 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 1-1/2 hours. , Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into 15 pieces. Shape each into a 2-in. ball. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. , Bake at 400° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks. Brush with remaining butter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 240mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.