Name: Basil Pesto Rolls
Prep time: 2 h
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 2 h 25 min
Ingredients: 1/3 cup milk; 2 tbsp sugar; 1 tsp salt; 1/4 cup butter; 2 tsp quick-rise yeast; 1/4 cup warm water; 1 egg; 3 1/4 cups flour; 2 cups white cheddar cheese, shredded; 1/2 cup pesto sauce

Description

These pesto cheddar rolls are made with soft yeast dough, layered with pesto and white cheddar, rolled like cinnamon rolls, and baked in muffin tins. A cozy, cheesy, crowd-pleasing Christmas appetizer or dinner side dish.

Ingredients

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Homemade Yeast Dough

1/3 cup milk
2 tbsp sugar
1 tsp salt
1/4 cup butter
2 tsp quick-rise yeast
1/4 cup warm water
1 egg
3 1/4 cups flour

Pesto Filling

2 cups white cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 cup pesto sauce

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Instructions

Heat the butter, milk, and sugar in a small saucepan until the ingredients are fully dissolved. Set it aside and let it cool down for a few minutes.
While the butter mixture is cooling, add warm water and quick-rise yeast to the bowl of a stand mixer. Let the yeast bloom for 4 minutes. Then add the milk mixture, salt, egg, and 2 1/2 cups of flour. Using the dough hook attachment, mix the ingredients on speed 2 for 3 minutes.
Then, add the rest of the flour, 3/4 cup of flour to the mixture and knead the dough on speed 2 for 5 more minutes. The dough should be well combined, dense, but still a bit bouncy.
Transfer the dough to a greased bowl and let it rise in a warm place (microwave, on top of the stove, or windowsill) for 1 hour.
After the dough has nearly doubled in size, punch the dough to let out the air. Then, place the dough on a floured surface (either a clean counter or cutting board) and roll out the dough until it’s 1/4 inch thick.
Spread a thin layer of pesto sauce evenly on the surface of the rolled-out dough. Sprinkled with cheese and basil across the rolled-out dough.
Roll the dough just like you’re making cinnamon rolls. Start by rolling the long edge in. Roll as tightly as you can and then pinch in the ends of the roll. Then, using a sharp knife, cut the roll into 1-inch pieces.
Place each one in an individual muffin tin. Cover the rolls and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
After the 30-minute rise, bake the rolls at 350°F for 20-25 minutes. The tops should be golden brown.
Allow the rolls to cool for a few minutes, then serve and enjoy!

Prep Time: 2 hours
Cook Time: 25 minutes