Sesame and Parsley Dinner Rolls

Even the beginner baker can make these yeast rolls with great success, because the dough is easy to work with and rises perfectly. Having parsley in the dough and sesame seed on top make them even more tempting! Serve with dinner or as a flavorful night time snack.

Skill LevelBeginner

AmountAbout 16 rolls

Ingredients & Tools
Instructions

Ingredients

3/4 cup warm milk
2 tablespoons sugar
1 packet active dry yeast
1/2 cup (1 stick) Softened butter
1 egg
3 cups bread flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons fresh parsley
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1-1/2 teaspoons sesame seeds

Instructions

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In small bowl, stir together milk, sugar and yeast. Let stand 10 minutes or until foamy.
In large bowl, combine milk mixture, butter and egg. Using electric mixer fitted with dough hook, beat on low speed until combined. Add flour and salt; beat until dough is smooth and elastic, about 5 to 6 minutes. Add parsley and beat until combined.
Transfer dough to greased bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 350°. Prepare 9 in. x 9 in. pan with vegetable pan spray.
Divide dough into 16 pieces and roll each into a ball. Place in prepared pan. Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Cover and let rise 30 minutes.
Uncover and bake 24 to 28 minutes or until rolls are golden brown and sound hollow when tapped. Let cool in pan on cooling grid 5 minutes, then turn out onto grid to cool completely.