JUMBO JALAPENO CHEDDAR ROLLS

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Add some excitement to your buffet with these colorful rolls. The cheddar cheese and jalapeno flavors are mild, but everyone loves the zesty taste. -Linda Foreman, Locust Grove, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
2 tablespoons sugar
2 cups warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons salt
6-1/2 to 7-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup chopped seeded jalapeno pepper
EGG WASH:
1 large egg
2 teaspoons water

Steps:

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm milk. Add the eggs, salt and 4 cups flour. Beat on medium speed for 3 minutes. Add cheese and jalapeno. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a firm dough., Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the 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 12 pieces. Shape each into a roll. Place 3-in. apart on lightly greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. , Combine egg and water; brush over rolls. Bake at 375° for 16-20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 368 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 77mg cholesterol, Sodium 542mg sodium, Carbohydrate 57g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 14g protein.