Braided Peppery Cheese Rolls Food

BRAIDED PEPPERY CHEESE ROLLS

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups flour, sugar, yeast, salt and pepper. In a saucepan, heat milk and butter to 120 degrees F-130 degrees F. Add to dry ingredients; beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Add 1 egg and 1/2 cup flour; beat 2 minutes longer. Stir in cheese and enough 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 30 minutes.
• Punch dough down. Turn onto a floured surface; cover and let rest for 15 minutes. Divide into 36 pieces. Shape each into a 6-in. rope. Braid three ropes together. Pinch ends to seal. Repeat with remaining dough. Place on greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes.
• Beat remaining egg; brush over braids. Bake at 375 degrees F for 15-17 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan to a wire rack to cool.

CHEESY BREAD ROLLS

Steps:

• Combine yeast with warm water.
• Combine half the flour, milk, sugar and butter in bowl or bench mixer.
• Pour in yeast and remaining flour.
• Work until smooth and elastic.
• Let rise 1 hour in oiled bowl; cover with cloth.
• Punch down and knead until smooth.
• Divide dough into six, shape into rounds and place on greased tray so rolls just touching.
• Let rise about 40 minutes.
• Brush tops and sides lightly with milk.
• Top with tasty cheese and bake at 200C for about 35 minutes.
• NOTE: You can used grated cheese, or thin slices.