Asparagus Ham & Cheese Rolls
- 3 to 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 egg whites, divided
- 1 egg
- 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 block (4 ounces) cheddar cheese, cubed
- 2 cups diced fully cooked lean ham
- In a large bowl, combine 2-1/2 cups flour, sugar, yeast and salt. In a saucepan, heat milk, water and oil to 120u0b0-130u0b0. Add to dry ingredients; beat just until moistened. Add one egg white and egg; beating until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
- 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 1 hour.
- Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface. Cover and let stand for 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, place 1/2 in. of water and asparagus in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3-5 minutes. Drain.
- Divide dough into 24 pieces; roll each piece into a 5-in. circle. Place a few pieces of asparagus, a cheese cube and a tablespoon of ham in the center of each circle. Wrap dough around filling, pinching seams to seal. Place rolls, seam side down, 2 in. apart on
- coated with cooking spray. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes.
- Beat remaining egg white; brush over rolls. Bake at 350u0b0 for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks. Refrigerate leftovers.
allpurpose, sugar, active dry yeast, salt, milk, water, vegetable oil, egg whites, egg, fresh asparagus, cheddar cheese, fully cooked lean ham
Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/asparagus-ham-cheese-rolls/ (may not work)