Herb Infused Bread Machine Rolls

🕒 Prep: 10 min
🔥 Cook: 18 min
🍽 Serves: 12
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Herb Infused Bread Machine Rolls are your new best friend for effortless baking. Combining savory herbs and the convenience of a bread machine, these rolls are perfect for any meal. Ready to get rolling?

Ingredients for Herb Infused Bread Machine Rolls

All-purpose flour forms the backbone of the rolls, giving them structure and chewiness. Warm water helps activate the yeast, ensuring your dough rises properly. Olive oil adds richness and keeps the rolls moist. Sugar feeds the yeast for a good rise and balances the flavors. Salt enhances overall taste and controls yeast activity. The trio of dried rosemary, thyme, and oregano infuses each roll with an earthy, savory aroma. Lastly, active dry yeast is the leavening agent that helps the dough rise into fluffy perfection.

Tips & Tricks

  • Ensure your water is warm, not hot, to properly activate the yeast without killing it.
  • If you prefer a stronger herb flavor, increase the herbs to 1 tablespoon each.
  • Check your dough's consistency after a few minutes of mixing; it should be slightly sticky but not overly wet.

Serving Suggestions

These rolls are fantastic alongside a hearty soup or stew. They also make a wonderful accompaniment to a charcuterie board, providing a herby contrast to meats and cheeses. For a breakfast twist, slice them open and serve with scrambled eggs and avocado.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use fresh herbs instead of dried?
Yes, but you'll need to use three times the amount as fresh herbs are less potent than dried.
Can I make the dough ahead of time?
Absolutely, prepare the dough and store it in the fridge for up to 24 hours before baking.
What if I don't have a bread machine?
You can mix and knead the dough by hand or with a stand mixer, then let it rise in a warm place before shaping.

Herb Infused Bread Machine Rolls Recipe Walkthrough

Start by adding warm water, olive oil, and sugar to your bread machine pan. This creates a welcoming environment for the yeast to work its magic. Next, cover the liquid completely with all-purpose flour to ensure even mixing. Sprinkle the salt, dried rosemary, thyme, and oregano into separate corners of the pan. This helps the flavors disperse evenly without interfering with the yeast.

Make a small well in the center of the flour mountain and add the yeast. This little nest keeps the yeast dry until the mixing starts, ensuring it activates at the right time. Set your bread machine to the dough cycle and let it do the hard work for you.

Once the cycle is complete, remove the dough and place it on a floured surface. Divide it into 12 equal pieces and shape each one into a roll. Arrange them on a greased baking sheet, leaving a bit of space between each roll for expansion. Cover them with a damp cloth and let them rise for about 30 minutes. This resting period allows the rolls to become light and airy.

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). When the rolls have puffed up nicely, pop them in the oven and bake for 15-18 minutes until they're beautifully golden brown. Transfer them to a wire rack to cool before serving.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

  • Easy to prepare with a bread machine doing most of the work.
  • Infused with aromatic herbs for a flavor boost.
  • Perfect for serving at dinner parties or family gatherings.
  • Freezable for later use, maintaining freshness.

Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/4 cups warm water
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons dried rosemary
2 teaspoons dried thyme
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast

Step-by-step Instructions

1. Add the warm water, olive oil, and sugar into the bread machine pan.
2. Sprinkle the flour over the liquid ensuring it covers the water completely.
3. Add salt, dried rosemary, thyme, and oregano into separate corners of the pan.
4. Make a small well in the center of the flour and add the yeast.
5. Set the bread machine to the dough cycle and start.
6. Once the cycle is done, remove the dough and divide it into 12 rolls.
7. Place rolls on a greased baking sheet and cover with a damp cloth, allowing them to rise for 30 minutes.
8. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
9. Bake rolls for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown.
10. Cool on a wire rack before serving.

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