Olive Rosemary Dinner Rolls

Soft homemade yeast rolls flavored with chopped olives and rosemary, kneaded, shaped, and baked until golden for an easy savory bread side.

Prep: 25 min · Cook: 18 min · Yield: 12 · Method: Oven

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons instant yeast
• 1 cup warm water
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 0.5 cup green or kalamata olives
• 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary
• 1 teaspoon salt

Cooking instructions

1. Combine the flour, yeast, and salt in a large bowl. Add the warm water and olive oil, then knead until a smooth, elastic dough forms, about 8 minutes. (about 8 min)
2. Fold the chopped olives and rosemary into the dough until evenly distributed. (about 2 min)
3. Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 60 minutes. (about 60 min)
4. Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces and shape each into a smooth roll. Arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet, cover, and proof for 30 minutes. (about 30 min)
5. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Bake the rolls for 16 to 20 minutes, until golden and the centers reach about 190°F. (about 20 min) — 400°F
6. Rest the rolls for 10 minutes before serving. (about 10 min)