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Shamrock Garlic Pesto Rolls

Shamrock Garlic Pesto Rolls That Steal the Show at Dinners

Delight your dinner guests with these Shamrock Garlic Pesto Rolls, a festive and easy addition to your St. Patrick's Day celebration.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 24 minutes
Rising Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 29 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Irish
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 4 cups All-Purpose Flour Use King Arthur or Bob’s Red Mill for best results.
  • 1 cup Milk Use warm milk or non-dairy for vegan alternative.
  • 1/4 cup Butter Melted; substitute with plant-based butter for vegan.
  • 2 packets Yeast Fresh yeast is best for reliable results.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste.
For the Pesto
  • 3 cloves Garlic Fresh garlic is best.
  • 2 cups Fresh Spinach Can substitute with kale if necessary.
  • 1 cup Basil Leaves
  • 1/4 cup Pine Nuts Omit for nut-free option.
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Blender
  • baking sheet
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine 4 cups of flour, 2 packets of yeast, 1 cup of warm milk, and 1/4 cup of melted butter. Stir until a shaggy dough forms.
  2. Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  3. In a blender, add 2 cups of spinach, 1 cup of basil, 3 cloves of garlic, 1/4 cup of pine nuts, and 1/4 cup of olive oil. Blend until smooth.
  4. Pour the prepared pesto into the dough and knead to combine.
  5. Divide the dough into portions and shape into shamrock shapes on a lined baking sheet.
  6. Let the rolls rise covered for about 30-45 minutes until doubled in size.
  7. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake the rolls for 20-24 minutes.
  8. Brush with melted butter after baking, then let cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 4gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These rolls can be adapted for vegan or gluten-free diets and are best served warm or freshly baked.

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