Description
Delicious garlic pesto shamrock rolls that are perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour (Substitute with gluten-free blend if needed.)
- 1 cup milk (Can replace with almond milk for dairy-free.)
- 1/4 cup butter (Use plant-based butter for vegan.)
- 2 tablespoons active dry yeast (Ensure gluten-free if necessary.)
- 2 tablespoons sugar (Substitutable with honey or maple syrup.)
- 1 teaspoon salt (Use kosher salt for best results.)
- 1 large egg (Can substitute with flax egg for vegan.)
- 2 cups fresh spinach (Kale or parsley can be used as alternatives.)
- 1 cup fresh basil (Dried basil can be used in a pinch.)
- 1/4 cup pine nuts (Substitute with sunflower seeds for nut-free.)
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese (Omit or replace with nutritional yeast for vegan.)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine 4 cups of all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons of sugar, 2 teaspoons of active dry yeast, and 1 teaspoon of salt.
- In a small saucepan, heat 1 cup of milk and 1/4 cup of butter until warm (about 110°F). Pour the warm mixture into the flour mixture along with 1 beaten egg, and stir until a dough forms.
- Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until it’s smooth and elastic. Shape the dough into a ball and place it in a greased bowl, covering it with a damp cloth. Let it rise in a warm area for about 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size.
- In a food processor, combine 2 cups of fresh spinach, 1 cup of fresh basil, 2 cloves of garlic, 1/4 cup of pine nuts, and 1/4 cup of parmesan cheese. Slowly drizzle in 1/2 cup of olive oil while blending until smooth.
- Once the dough has risen, punch it down gently and roll it out on a floured surface into a rectangle, about 1/2 inch thick. Spread a generous layer of the prepared garlic pesto over the surface. Cut the dough into strips, then into shamrock shapes.
- Place the shaped shamrock rolls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cover them with a cloth and let them rise for another 30 minutes in a warm area.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Once the rolls have risen, bake them for about 24 minutes, or until they are golden brown and fragrant.
- As soon as you take the rolls out of the oven, brush the tops with 2 tablespoons of melted butter for extra softness and shine.
Notes
- These rolls can be made ahead of time and frozen for later use.
- Ensure to check the gluten status of ingredients if necessary.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 24 minutes
- Category: Breads
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg