pat's Recipe

Zucchini Dinner Rolls

Category: BREADS

1 cup grated peeled zucchini
1 tsp salt, divided
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1 pkg (1/4 ounce) quick rise yeast
5 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1 tsp sugar
1 cup warm water (120-130 degrees)
1/4 cup butter, softened

Place zucchini in a bowl; sprinkle with 1/2 tsp salt. Let stand for 5 minutes; drain. Meanwhile, in another bowl, combine 3 cups of flour, yeast, 2 Tbsp Parmesan cheese, sugar and remaining salt. Add zucchini; toss to combine. Combine water and butter; add to dry ingredients. Add remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. Divide dough in half; shape each portion into 12 balls. Place in a greased 13-in x 9-in x2-in baking pan. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes. Bake at 375 for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan to a wire rack.

yield: 2 dozen