ZUCCHINI DINNER ROLLS

Zucchini Dinner Rolls image

Grated squash makes these golden dinner rolls wonderfully tender. Everybody's crazy for these, especially when they're warm from the oven. -Robert Keith, Rochester, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 cup shredded peeled zucchini
1 teaspoon salt, divided
3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1 package (1/4 ounce) quick-rise yeast
5 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1 teaspoon sugar
1 cup warm water (120° to 130°)
1/4 cup butter, softened

Steps:

Place zucchini in a small bowl; sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Let stand for 5 minutes; drain. , Meanwhile, in another bowl, combine 3 cups flour, yeast, 2 tablespoons cheese, sugar and remaining salt. Add zucchini; toss to combine. Combine water and butter; add to dry ingredients. Stir in remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 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. , Divide dough in half; shape each portion into 12 balls. Place in a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Repeat. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes. , Bake at 375° until golden brown, 20-25 minutes. Remove from pan to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 133mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.