Olive And Asiago Rolls

Total Time: 2 hrs 18 mins Preparation Time: 2 hrs Cook Time: 18 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 1/4 ounces active dry yeast
• 3/4 cup warm water, about 100 to 110 degrees
• 3 2/3 cups bread flour
• 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
• 3/4 cup 1% low-fat milk
• 2 tablespoons fresh oregano, chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• nonstick cooking spray
• 3 tablespoons kalamata olives, chopped, pitted
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 large egg , lightly beaten
• 1/2 cup asiago cheese, 2 ounces, grated

Recipe

• 1 dissolve sugar and yeast in warm water in a large bowl; let stand 5 minutes. lightly spoon flours into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. add flours, milk, and next 3 ingredients (milk through oil); beat with a mixer at medium speed until smooth.
• 2 turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. knead until smooth and elastic (about 10 minutes).
• 3 place dough in a large bowl coated with cooking spray, turning to coat top. cover and let rise in a warm place (85 degrees), free from drafts, 45 minutes or until doubled in size. (press two fingers into dough. if indentation remains, the dough has risen enough.).
• 4 punch dough down. cover and let rest 5 minutes. turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. arrange olives over dough; knead gently 4 to 5 times or until olives are incorporated into dough. cover and let rest 10 minutes.
• 5 preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• 6 punch dough down. divide dough into 16 equal portions. working with 1 ortion at a time (cover remaining dough to keep from drying), roll each portion into a 2-inch ball. repeat procedure with remaining dough portions. place on baking sheets coated with cooking spray. cover and let rise 30 minutes or until doubled in size. cut a 1/4- inch-deep "x" in the top of each roll.
• 7 combine water and egg ; brush over rolls. bake at 375 degrees for 18 minutes or until golden brown. remove from oven; immediately sprinkle with cheese. serve warm.