Holiday Herb-Cheese Rolls

Total Time:Prep: 45 min. + rising Bake: 20 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Nancy Boyd, Midlothian, Virginia

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Sep. 13, 2023

These low-fat hot rolls are flavored with garlic, dill and cheese—they’re yummy even without butter! Or stuff with your favorite fixings for mini sandwiches. —NANCY BOYD, MIDLOTHIAN, VIRGINIA

TEST KITCHEN APPROVED

Holiday Herb-Cheese Rolls

Yield:2 dozen
Prep:45 min
Cook:20 min

Ingredients

  • 4 to 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons mashed potato flakes
  • 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon dill weed
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 cups water
  • 4-1/2 teaspoons butter
  • 1 cup old-fashioned oats
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
  • topping:
    • 2 tablespoons fat-free milk
    • 4-1/2 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese
    • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon dill weed
    • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
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Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine 1-1/2 cups flour, sugar, potato flakes, yeast, salt, dill and garlic powder. In a small saucepan, bring water and butter just to a boil.
  2. In a small bowl, pour boiling liquid over oats. Let stand until mixture cools down to 120°-130°, stirring occasionally. Add to dry ingredients. Beat just until moistened. Add egg; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a firm dough (dough will be sticky).
  3. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Knead in mozzarella. Place in a large bowl coated with cooking spray, turning once to coat the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/4 hours.
  4. Punch down dough. Turn onto a lightly floured surface. Divide into 24 pieces. Shape each into a ball. Place in a 13x9-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray; brush milk over rolls.
  5. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; sprinkle over tops. Cover and let rise until nearly doubled, about 45 minutes.
  6. Preheat oven to 375°. Bake 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan to a wire rack. Refrigerate leftovers.