Cheddar and Onion Yeast Rolls

By MarieR

Ingredients

• ½ cup vegetable oil, divided
• 1 cup finely chopped onion
• 1 (.25-ounce) package active dry yeast
• ½ cup sugar, divided
• 1½ cups warm milk (105º to 115º), divided
• 1 large egg
• 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 4¾ cups bread flour
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Details

Servings 2

Preparation

Step 1

1.Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a small skillet over medium heat on stovetop. Add onion; cook for approximately 5 minutes until onion is tender, stirring constantly. Set aside to cool.
2.In a small bowl, combine yeast, 1 teaspoon sugar, and ½ cup warm milk; let stand for 5 minutes.
3.In a large bowl, combine remaining oil, sugar, remaining milk, egg, Cheddar cheese, and salt. Stir in onions and yeast mixture. Gradually stir in flour to make a soft dough.
4.Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic. Place dough in a large greased bowl, turning to grease top. Loosely cover, and let rise in a warm place, free from drafts, for 1 hour, or until doubled in bulk.
5.Punch dough down. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes.
6.Grease 24 muffin cups.
7.Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Place 3 balls into each muffin cup. Cover, and let rise in a warm place, free from drafts, for 1 hour, or until doubled in bulk.
8.Preheat oven to 350º.
9.Sprinkle each roll evenly with Parmesan cheese. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until lightly browned.