ONE HOUR DINNER ROLLS ITALIANO 
3 1/2 - 4 c. flour
2 pkgs. dry yeast
2 tbsp. sugar or honey
2 tsp. garlic salt
1 tsp. Italian seasoning
1 c. milk
1/2 c. water
2 tbsp. butter
1 egg
1/2 c. grated Parmesan
2 tbsp. melted butter
1/4 c. grated Parmesan

In large bowl combine 1 1/2 cups flour, yeast, sugar, salt and seasoning; mix well. In saucepan heat milk, water and butter until warm (120 to 130 degrees). Add to flour mixture. Add egg and blend at low speed until moistened; beat 3 minutes at medium speed. By hand gradually stir in 1/2 cup of cheese, enough remaining flour to make a firm dough. Knead until firm and elastic.

Place in greased bowl; cover, let rise in warm oven for 15 minutes (turn oven to lowest setting for 1 minute, turn off). Punch down dough. Divide in 16 pieces; form into balls. Dip tops in melted butter then in 1/4 cup cheese.

Place in well greased 9x13 baking pan. Cover and let rise in warm place about 10 minutes. Bake at 375 degrees for 20 or 25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan and serve warm.

These rolls freeze well. The 1/2 cup of cheese may be omitted. Just add extra flour. I suggest you still dip the tops in cheese.

 

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