Italian Dinner Rolls Recipe
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Italian Dinner Rolls

By: Marie Elaine Basinger 
"Over the years, I've added a pinch of this and a dash of that to this recipe until my family agreed it was just right. These rolls are especially good served warm with spaghetti and lasagna."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (36)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
40 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 16 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
  • 2 teaspoons garlic salt
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 4 tablespoons butter or margarine, divided
  • 1 egg
  • 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided

Directions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine 1-1/2 cups flour, sugar, yeast and seasonings. In a saucepan, heat the milk, water and 2 tablespoons butter to 120 degrees F-130 degrees F. Add to dry ingredients; beat until moistened. Add egg; beat on medium speed for 3 minutes. Stir in 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese and enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 3-5 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rest for 15 minutes. Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into 16 pieces. Shape each into a ball. Melt remaining butter; dip tops of balls in butter and remaining Parmesan cheese. Place in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan or two 8-in. round baking pans. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes. Bake at 375 degrees F for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 28, 2007 by dkjm28   view full review
I am finally getting around to rating this. My daughter made this recipe for our county fair....
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 19, 2011 by Sarah Jo   view full review
I made this recipe in my Kitchen Aid mixer. I proofed the yeast in my mixer bowl with the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 21, 2006 by MRSSKOGS   view full review
Excellent flavor, but the estimated times are WAY off. If you look at the recipe you'll see...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 13, 2008 by NEgirl   view full review
I needed a quick bread for an impromptu get-together so wanted to mix the dough up in the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 23, 2011 by MomZilla (Evin)   view full review
HUGE hit. I left out the cheese because we were having a very cheesy meal. I topped the rolls...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 15, 2009 by Dar C.   view full review
I just finished baking these rolls for an Italian-themed dinner and they are delicious! I used...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on May 31, 2011 by Cynthia   view full review
These rolls were easy to make and tasted great. I did add some fresh garlic to the mix and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2010 by pomplemousse   view full review
Pretty good rolls. I added parsley to the top of the rolls and used garlic powder instead of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on May 7, 2007 by Caljane   view full review
Very good flavour, the consistency was nice chewy but not too soft. I made two breads...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 30, 2010 by mominml   view full review
These are amazing rolls. I brushed with butter after they were done baking and sprinkled with...

 

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