Italian Cheese Sesame Rolls Recipe

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Italian Cheese Sesame Rolls Recipe

Prep: 30 min. + rising Bake: 20 min.

Yield: 24 Servings

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Ingredients

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
3/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
4 to 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup cold butter, cubed
1 egg, lightly beaten
3/4 cup warm milk (110° to 115°)
FILLING:
2 tablespoons butter, softened
2 teaspoons garlic powder
3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
TOPPING:
1 egg
1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Directions

In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. In a large bowl, combine 3-1/2 cups flour, sugar and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly. Combine egg and warm milk; add to the crumb mixture. Stir in yeast mixture. Beat until smooth. Add enough remaining flour to form a firm dough.
Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 5-7 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Roll each portion into a 12-in. circle. Spread with butter; sprinkle with garlic powder and cheese. Cut each into 12 wedges. Roll up wedges from a wide end and place point side down on greased baking sheets.
In a small bowl, beat egg and water. Brush over dough. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 40 minutes.
Bake at 350° for 16-18 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks. Yield: 2 dozen.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 132 calories, 4 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 28 mg cholesterol, 153 mg sodium, 19 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein.

Originally published as Italian Cheese Sesame Rolls in Country Woman Christmas Annual 2006, p43