Parmesan-Pepper Cloverleaf Rolls
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Parmesan-Pepper Cloverleaf Rolls
Prep Time: 15 minutes plus rising time
Bake Time: 12 minutes
Yield: Makes 12 servings
Ingredients:
3/4
cup plus 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
1/2
teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
1
pound frozen bread dough, thawed
Preparation:
1.
Knead 3/4 cup cheese and pepper into dough, adding cheese 2 to 3 tablespoons at a time, until evenly mixed throughout. Divide dough equally into 12 pieces; shape into balls. Cover with plastic wrap; let rest 10 minutes.
2.
Coat 12 standard (2-1/2-inch) muffin cups and your hands with nonstick cooking spray. Divide each ball of dough into 3 pieces. Roll each piece into small ball. Place 3 balls in each muffin cup. Cover rolls loosely with plastic wrap; let stand in warm place about 30 minutes or until doubled in bulk.
3.
Preheat oven to 350°F. Sprinkle rolls with remaining 2 tablespoons cheese. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.
Variation:
Grated Parmesan can be used in place of the shredded cheese.
Nutritional Information:
| Serving Size: 1 roll | |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Carbohydrate | 20 g |
| Cholesterol | 9 mg |
| Saturated Fat | 2 g |
| Total Fat | 4 g |
| Calories from Fat | 27 % |
| Calories | 140 |
| Protein | 7 g |
| Sodium | 307 mg |
Dietary Exchange:
| Starch | 1-1/2 |
| Meat | 1/2 |
This recipe appears in: Rolls & Buns

