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We Love God!

God: "I looked for someone to take a stand for me, and stand in the gap" (Ezekiel 22:30)

Quick Parsley-garlic Rolls

January 30, 2023

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
		Breads, Rolls	12	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1	lb	Loaf frozen bread dough
		Flour
3	T	Butter or margarine, melted
1		Garlic clove, minced
		Dried parsley leaves

INSTRUCTIONS

Thaw frozen bread at room temperature about 2-3 hours. Place on
lightly floured surface and with a knife dipped into flour, cut the
loaf in half lengthwise. Then cut each half into 6 or 7 pieces. Roll
out each piece to about 1/4" thickness. Combine melted butter and
garlic, mixing well. Brush dough with the mixture. Lightly sprinkle
with the parsley leaves. Roll up each piece jelly-roll fashion.  Place,
end up, into lighlty oiled muffin tins. Set in warm place to  rise for
1 to 1-1/2 hours or until doubled. Bake at 400~ for 12-15  minutes or
until rolls are golden brown.  From Gemini's MASSIVE MealMaster
collection at www.synapse.com/~gemini

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Nutrition (calculated from recipe ingredients) ---------------------------------------------- Calories: 121 Calories From Fat: 27 Total Fat: 3.1g Cholesterol: 7.6mg Sodium: 1mg Potassium: 30.2mg Carbohydrates: 20g Fiber: <1g Sugar: <1g Protein: 2.7g