I'm not exaggerating. They are SO good. And they are quite simple---all you do is jazz up a regular dinner roll recipe with buttermilk, dehydrated onions, and whatever herb you want and then top with cheese!
The Yummiest Dinner Rolls Ever
4 1/2 c. unbleached, all-purpose flour
1 tbsp yeast
1 1/4 c. buttermilk
1/4 c. dehydrated onions (or 1/3 c. fresh green onions, chives, or fried regular onions, whatever you have handy)
1 or 2 tsp dried or fresh herbs (just add in enough until it looks good)
1/4 c. sugar
1/3 c. butter
1 tsp salt
1 egg
Enough sliced cheese to top each roll generously
In a large mixing bowl stir together 2 cups of flour and the yeast. In a small saucepan heat and stir milk, sugar, butte, and salt until butter melts (no warmer than 120F). Add to flour mixture along with egg and beat with an electric mixer on low to medium speeds for 30 seconds, scraping the sides of the bowl, and then on high for 3 minutes. Using a wooden spoon, stir in as much of the remaining flour as you can.
Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead in enough remaining flour to make a moderately stiff dough that is smooth and elastic. Shape dough in a ball and place into an olive oil greased bowl, turning once to grease the surface of dough. Let rise in warm place for 1 hour.
Turn dough onto a very lightly floured surface and shape however you desire (I make mine hamburger size so Aaron can make sandwiches in them for work). Place shaped rolls onto parchment paper lined baking trays and let rise for 40 minutes. Once raised, top with sliced cheese.
Preheat oven to 375F. Bake for 15 minutes or until light brown. Immediately remove rolls and place on wire racks. Let cool for at least 5 minutes before you slice into one, though, otherwise they mush (I'm looking at you, Aaron).
Enjoy!
