Basil Dinner Rolls

* Exported from MasterCook *

Basil Dinner Rolls

Recipe By : Taste of Home
Serving Size : 32 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : All Newly Typed Not Shared Breads

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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7 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 Tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1 package active dry yeast
2 1/2 cups warm water -- (120-130)
1 cup chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
melted butter or margarine

In a mixing bowl, combine 6 cups flour, sugar, salt and yeast. Add water;
beat until smooth. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn
onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 8-10 minutes.
Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and refrigerate
overinight. Punch dough down; knead several times. Cover and let rise for
10 minutes. Meanwhile, combine basil, walnuts and cheese; reserve 2
tablespoons for topping. Shape dough into 32 balls. On a floured surface,
roll each ball in a 4 inch circle; place about 1 1/2 teaspoons of the basil
mixture in the center of each. Pinch dough together over filling. Place 16
rolls each, seam side down, on two greased baking sheets with rolls touching.
Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes. Brush tops with butter;
sprinkle with reserved basil mixture. Bake at 375 for 25 minutes or until
lightly browned. Serve warm. Yield 32 rolls.

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