Cheddar Broccoli Spelt Rolls

Ingredients

• 1 cup broccoli florets, finely chopped
• 1 cup warm water (110°F)
• 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 3 cups whole spelt flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted, for brushing

Method

1. 1

   Steam or blanch the chopped broccoli for 2 minutes until just tender, then drain well and pat dry with a towel.

   2:00 · Blanch broccoli
2. 2

   In a large bowl, combine the warm water, yeast, and honey. Let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes.

   5:00 · Proof yeast
3. 3

   Add the spelt flour, salt, melted butter, and beaten egg to the yeast mixture. Mix until a rough dough forms.

4. 4

   Fold in the chopped broccoli and 1 cup of the shredded cheddar until evenly distributed throughout the dough.

5. 5

   Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for 6 minutes until smooth and elastic.

   6:00 · Knead dough
6. 6

   Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot until doubled in size.

7. 7

   Punch down the dough and divide into 12 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a smooth ball.

8. 8

   Arrange the dough balls in a greased 9x13-inch baking pan, cover loosely, and let rise again until puffy.

   30:00 · Second rise
9. 9

   Preheat the oven to 375°F.

10. 10

    Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup shredded cheddar evenly over the tops of the rolls.

11. 11

    Bake the rolls for 18 to 20 minutes, until golden brown and the cheese is bubbling.

    18:00 · Bake rolls
12. 12

    Remove from the oven and brush the tops with melted butter. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before serving.

    10:00 · Cool rolls