Asiago Cheese Rolls

Ingredients

• 1 cup milk (warmed in microwave for 30 seconds or in a saucepan on the stovetop)
• 1/2 cup warm water
• 1 packet active dry yeast
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 4 cups all purpose flour
• 1/2 cup asiago cheese (shredded)
• EGG WASH
• 1 egg (beaten with 1 TBSP of milk)

Directions

1. In the bowl of a stand mixer, add milk, water, and yeast. Let stand for 10 minutes until yeast becomes foamy.
2. Add oil and honey. Then add 2 1/2 cup of flour to the bowl. Turn the mixer on the low speed and mix using the dough hook attachment.
3. Add more flour, 1/4 cup at a time, until a dough ball forms away from the sides of the bowl and dough is not sticky.
4. Transfer dough ball to a large bowl that has been prepared with olive oil and flour. Cover with a kitchen towel until dough has doubled in size, about 1 to 2 hours.
5. Place dough onto a work surface that is well floured. Use a dough cutter to split into 10 equal size pieces.
6. Flour your hands and shape each piece into a round roll. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cover again with a kitchen towel and let rise for 1 to 2 hours.
7. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Brush each roll with egg wash. Sprinkle asiago cheese on top of each roll, pressing the cheese down lightly.
8. Bake for 15 - 18 minutes, turning the pan after 9 minutes. Remove when rolls are golden. Let cool completely.