Italian Cheese Sesame Rolls

Name: Italian Cheese Sesame Rolls
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 2 dozen.
Cuisine: Italian Bread Recipes, Italian Recipes, Italian Vegetarian Recipes
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

These rolls are my family's favorite. Everyone from our children to our great-grandchildren dig right in when I put these goodies on the table.

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.