My daughter loves these Olive and Asiago Rolls. Adapted (quite loosely, honestly) from an old recipe in Cooking Light. She says they "remind her of Italy" which is the greatest compliment. I don't make these as often as I should because I'm always trying new breads, but this is on the repeater list.
Jump to RecipeI need to add some new photos and record the weights of the flours next time I make these, so stay tuned.
Recipe
Olive and Asiago Rolls
Quick Rising Olive and Asiago Rolls
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 ¼ teaspoons package quick rising yeast
- ½ cup whole wheat flour
- 3 ⅔ cups bread flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup warm water 100° to 110°
- ¾ cup 1% low-fat milk
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons chopped pitted kalamata olives (sliced okay too)
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 large egg white lightly beaten
- ½ cup grated Asiago cheese (or use Parmesan)
Instructions
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the sugar, yeast, and whole wheat flour and all but 1 cup of the bread flour. Stir well.
- Add the water, milk, oregano and olive oil. Gradually add remaining bread flour until you have a dough that is not too sticky to knead. Attach dough hook to mixer and let the machine knead for about 6 minutes or until smooth an elastic. If kneading by hand, it might take up to 10 minutes.
- Transfer to an oiled bowl and let rise, covered, in a warm place (85°) free of drafts. With the quick yeast this should take about 45 minutes.
- 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.
- Preheat oven to 375°. Punch dough down and divide into 16 portions. Roll each portion into a 2-inch ball and place on baking sheets (or in 9x13 inch pans) coated with cooking spray. Cover and let rise 30 minutes or until doubled in size.
- Cut a ¼-inch-deep "X" in the top of each roll. Combine water and egg white; brush over rolls. Bake at 375° for 18 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven; immediately sprinkle with cheese. Serve warm.
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!
Marti J says
Cute little bun with an innie. I always wanted those plates.
Anna says
These rolls were very light in texture and would make great sandwich rolls/buns.
Linda says
Anna, these remind me of a Kalamata bread recipe from long ago but I love yours better in a roll style!
Esther says
It looks so fluffy. What does it ask for 1% fat milk though? What would happen if I used whole milk? Thank you. 🙂
Louise says
Anna, These look like they'd make good rolls for grilled chicken sandwiches with roasted peppers and onions. What do you think? Just need to be a little larger 🙂
Amy @ What Jew Wanna Eat says
I am really into making my own breads lately- I will have to try these!
Miss cakebaker says
They look delicious!
CindyD says
Thank you for sharing! Family favorites/tried and true can be the best choice. I was going to make beef stroganoff but my husband wanted to just have the sirloin as steak and it was wonderful.
Stephanie says
Thanks for reminding me of the recipe- I've been baking a lot of bread this year and these will go on the list. My 5 y.o. loves olives and I think he'll like these rolls!
corinne says
Ooh, I love both kalamata olive and asiago. This is going on the list!