Braided Peppery Cheese Rolls

• 4-1/4 to 4-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
• 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
• 1-1/2 cups 2% milk
• 1/4 cup butter, cubed
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1. In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, sugar, yeast, salt and pepper. In a saucepan, heat milk and butter to 120u0b0-130u0b0. Add to dry ingredients; beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Add 1 egg and 1/2 cup flour; beat 2 minutes longer. Stir in cheese and enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
2. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes.
3. Punch dough down. Turn onto a floured surface; cover and let rest for 15 minutes. Divide into 36 pieces. Shape each into a 6-in. rope. Braid three ropes together. Pinch ends to seal. Repeat with remaining dough.
4. Place on greased
5. . Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes.
6. Beat remaining egg; brush over braids. Bake at 375u0b0 for 15-17 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan to a wire rack to cool.

flour, sugar, active dry yeast, salt, ground pepper, milk, butter, eggs, cheddar cheese

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/braided-peppery-cheese-rolls/ (may not work)