Onion and Herb Soft Fluffy Dinner Rolls

Has it actually been almost a month since I last mentioned how much we love this roll recipe??? Time flies:@) This will be my 5th variation as it's always fun to change up a favorite just a bit and make it into something new. If you're looking for a soft, fluffy roll with big flavor for those lighter soups of spring or Easter dinner, these Herb and Onion Dinner Rolls were a big hit! Oh and, they're on the table in 90 minutes. I thought you might like that too...

Note: To ensure it had time to soften, I measured the minced onion then crushed it a bit with a mortar and pestle. 

Onion and Herb Classic Dinner Rolls Using Rapid Rise Yeast-adapted from breadworld.com
2 to 2 1/4 C A/P flour
2 Tblsp sugar
1 envelope (2 1/4 tsp) rapid rise yeast
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 C milk
1/4 C water
2 Tblsp butter

1 Tblsp plus  tsp dried minced onion

3/4 tsp Italian Seasoning/herbs 

Melted butter or olive oil mixed with a pinch of dried parsley for brushing on top

1. Combine 3/4 C flour, sugar, yeast, and salt in large bowl.
2. Heat milk, water and butter until warm (120 degrees), add to flour mixture and beat at medium speed for 2 minutes, scraping sides of bowl occasionally.
3. Add 1/4 C flour, onion and herbs, beat 2 minutes at high speed.
4. Stir in enough remaining flour 1/4 C at a time to make a soft dough. Knead on lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes. Cover and let rest 10 minutes.
5. Divide dough into 12 equal pieces, shape into balls and place in greased 8" round pan (we prefer a 9" pan). Cover and let rise until double, about 30 minutes.
6. Brush with butter/olive oil/parsley and bake at 375 degrees for 18-20 minutes or until done. Remove from pan and brush with additional butter if desired.

Eat well and have a happy day:@)

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