Basil Dinner Rolls

Name: Basil Dinner Rolls
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 32 rolls.
Cuisine: Italian Bread Recipes, Italian Recipes, Italian Vegetarian Recipes
Ingredients: 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast; 2-1/2 cups warm water (120° to 130°); 1 tablespoon sugar; 2 teaspoons salt; 7 to 7-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup chopped fresh basil; 1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; Melted butter

People's taste buds are thrilled with the "surprise" inside each of these rolls—basil, Parmesan cheese and walnuts.—Mary Kay Dixson, Decatur, Alabama

Ingredients

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
2-1/2 cups warm water (120° to 130°)
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons salt
7 to 7-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Melted butter

Directions

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the sugar, salt and 6 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
Turn onto a floured surface, knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Punch dough down; knead several times. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine basil, walnuts and cheese; reserve 2 tablespoons for topping.
Shape dough into 32 balls. On a floured surface, roll each ball into a 4-in. circle; 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.