Italian Dinner Rolls (Abm)

This is one of my BEST EVER recipes. These rolls are much anticipated at potlucks and birthday dinners. Cook time includes bread machine and rising time.

• Ready In: 2 hrs 40 mins
• Serves: 24
• Yields: 24 rolls

Ingredients

• 1  cup milk
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 2  tablespoons butter
• 1  egg
• 4  cups bread flour
• 1⁄2 cup parmesan cheese (grated)
• 2  tablespoons sugar
• 2  teaspoons  garlic salt
• 1  teaspoon  italian seasoning
• 3  teaspoons  yeast
• 1⁄2 cup butter
•  parmesan cheese (lots for dipping)

Directions

1. Heat milk, water, and 2 Tbs. butter to 120 degrees(F).
2. Place in bread machine with the egg. (This order works for my machine. Yours may be different.).
3. Add the flour, 1/2 cup Parmesan, sugar, garlic salt, Italian seasoning, and yeast.
4. Place on dough setting for a 2 pound loaf.
5. Preheat oven to 325°F and use a lower rack setting.
6. Cut dough into 24 pieces and roll into misshapen balls. (This is for more character and variety of texture!) :).
7. Melt your butter but make sure it is not too hot.
8. Dip rolls into butter and then into Parmesan.
9. Place in a 13x9" pan 6 rows of 4 rolls each. Let rise.
10. Bake on a low rack for 25-35 minutes or until as brown as you like them.