Savory Potato Rolls

Ready, Set, Cook! Special Edition Contest Entry: A favorite (at least in our home) dinner roll is given a savory boost with the addition of garlic, bacon, sun-dried tomatoes, and garden-fresh green onions. These rolls are the perfect accompaniment to add a little zesty pizzazz to a mild dinner, or to complement a savory Mediterranean or spicy Tex-Mex dinner entree.

• Ready In: 2 hrs 35 mins
• Serves: 15
• Yields: 15 dinner rolls

Ingredients

• Dough

• 3⁄4 cup  Simply Potatoes Traditional Mashed Potatoes
• 1  cup low-fat milk, room temperature
• 1  tablespoon butter, room temperature
• 3  slices  cooked bacon (cooled on paper towel and crumbled)
• 1⁄4 cup sun-dried tomato, chopped (I used dried, not packed in liquid)
• 2 -3  green onions, chopped
• 2  teaspoons  minced garlic
• 3  cups all-purpose flour
• 1⁄4 cup  nonfat dry milk powder
• 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1  tablespoon sugar
• 1 (1/4ounce) package active dry yeast

• Egg Wash

• 1  egg, light beaten
• 3  tablespoons water
• 2  tablespoons  grated parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Place dough ingredients in automatic bread machine in the order recommended by manufacturer (or in the order listed above). Set bread machine for dough cycle; press start.
2. Lightly spray bottom only of 9x13-inch baking dish; set aside.
3. Remove risen dough from bread machine and place on lightly floured surface. Punch dough down, then shape dough into 15 smooth, round balls. Place about 1 inch apart in prepared 9x13-inch baking dish. Cover with clean cloth and let rise in warm place until dough is doubled in size (about 30-60 minutes).
4. Preheat oven to 350°°F.
5. Whisk together the beaten egg and water. Brush the egg wash over the tops of the rolls, then sprinkle a pinch of parmesan cheese on top of each roll.
6. Place baking sheet in preheated (350°) oven and bake 12-15 minutes or until tops are lightly golden.