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Spinach Herb Twists

Spinach Herb Twists
"My mom made these for us when we were kids," shares Amy Estes of Wichita, Kansas. "The twists are a tasty way to serve spinach." A hot roll mix makes them easy, but bake the twists with your favorite yeast-bread recipe if you'd like.
24 ServingsPrep: 35 min. + rising Bake: 15 min.

Ingredients

  • 5 cups packed torn fresh spinach
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 5 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 package (16 ounces) hot roll mix
  • 1 cup warm water (120° to 130°)
  • 1 egg

Directions

  • Place spinach in a steamer basket; place in a saucepan over 1 in. of
  • water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 2-3 minutes or until
  • limp. Drain well and set aside. In a small skillet, saute onions and
  • garlic in 1 tablespoon butter until tender; transfer to a bowl. Stir
  • in the Parmesan cheese, basil, oregano and spinach; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine the contents of the roll mix and yeast
  • packets; beat in the warm water, egg and 2 tablespoons butter until
  • dough pulls away from sides of bowl. Turn onto a lightly floured
  • surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes. Cover and
  • let rest for 5 minutes.
  • Divide dough in half. Roll each portion into a 12-in. x 10-in.
  • rectangle. Melt the remaining butter; brush over dough. Spread
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Spinach Herb Twists (continued)

Directions (continued)

  • spinach mixture over dough to within 1/4 in. of edges. Fold each
  • rectangle in half lengthwise; pinch seams to seal. Cut each
  • rectangle into twelve 1-in.-wide strips.
  • Twist strips and place on baking sheets coated with cooking spray.
  • Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 25 minutes.
  • Bake at 375° for 12-16 minutes or until golden brown. Serve
  • warm. Refrigerate leftovers. Yield: 2 dozen.
Nutrition Facts: 1 twist equals 90 calories, 3 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 16 mg cholesterol, 156 mg sodium, 12 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 2 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1/2 fat.
© Taste of Home 2013