Gluten-Free Pesto Pull-Apart Dinner Rolls with Zaatar
Description
These fluffy, gluten-free pesto rolls are packed with vibrant basil pesto and gooey cheese, and topped with zaatar and butter.
Ingredients
Dough:
Basil Pesto
Filling
Topping
Instructions
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Gather all of your ingredients.
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In a small bowl, combine the warm milk, yeast, and sugar. Let the mixture sit for 5–10 minutes, or until foamy.
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Add softened butter and eggs to the yeast mixture. Add in the gluten-free flour, almond flour, salt, garlic powder, and dried basil. Knead lightly until smooth. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
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While the dough rises, prepare the basil pesto by adding the pine nuts, lemon juice, garlic, salt, black pepper to a pestle and mortar and grinding to a paste. Add in the basil and keep pounding until the basil breaks down. Slowly drizzle in olive oil until smooth. Mix in Parmesan cheese.
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a bread pan with parchment paper. Roll out the risen dough on a floured surface into a rectangle, about ¼ inch thick.
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Spread ½ cup of pesto evenly over the dough, then sprinkle zaatar and the shredded cheese.
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Roll the dough into a log and slice into 1-inch rounds. Place the rounds into the bread pan.
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Brush the tops with melted butter and sprinkle with zaatar.
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Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool slightly before serving.
Note
Gluten-free dough can be stickier than regular dough. Lightly flour your hands and work surface with gluten-free flour to make it easier to handle.
Use plant-based milk, vegan butter, and dairy-free cheese to make this recipe completely dairy-free if you want to.
