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Zucchini Dinner Rolls

Ultimate Zucchini Dinner Rolls with Garlic Herb Butter Delight

These Zucchini Dinner Rolls are moist and fluffy, infused with Parmesan and garlic herb butter, making them irresistible for any dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
First Rise 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Rolls
  • 2 cups Shredded Zucchini Squeeze out excess moisture
  • 1/2 cup Warm Water Not hot
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar Granulated or brown
  • 2 teaspoons Active Dry Yeast Fresh for best results
  • 3/4 cup Warm Milk Use plant-based for dairy-free
  • 2 tablespoons Softened Butter Olive oil can substitute
  • 1 large Egg Flax egg for vegan option
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Essential for flavor
  • 1 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated yields best results
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Add gradually for consistency
For the Garlic Herb Butter
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced, fresh recommended
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Herbs Parsley, rosemary, or thyme
  • 4 tablespoons Butter Melted

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Shred the zucchini and squeeze out excess moisture.
  2. Combine warm water, sugar, and yeast in a bowl; let sit until frothy.
  3. Stir in warm milk, softened butter, egg, salt, zucchini, and Parmesan cheese, then mix.
  4. Gradually add flour, stirring until the dough pulls away from the sides.
  5. Knead dough for 6-8 minutes on a floured surface.
  6. Let the dough rise in a greased bowl for 1 to 1.5 hours until doubled.
  7. Punch down the dough, divide into 12 pieces, and shape into balls.
  8. Allow the rolls to rise again for 30 minutes.
  9. Melt butter, add minced garlic and herbs, cook until fragrant.
  10. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C), brush rolls with garlic herb butter, and bake for 20-25 minutes.
  11. Brush with remaining herb butter after baking.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 4gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Refrigerate for longer storage or freeze for up to 3 months.

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