Chicken & Broccoli Rolls
Ingredients
For the roll dough:
- 1 tbsp (or 1 packet) yeast
- 1 cup warm water, divided
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/4 cup melted butter, cooled to room temperature
- 2 1/2 – 3 cup flour
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
For the Chicken & Broccoli Filling:
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 tbsp flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tsp curry powder, more or less to taste
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 lb cooked chicken, cubed or shredded
- 2 1/2 cup frozen chopped broccoli
To assemble
- 1 egg white, slightly beaten, optional
Instructions
For the roll dough:
- In a mixing bowl, dissolve the yeast in 1/4 warm water. Stir in the sugar and let sit to proof for 5 minutes. Pour in the melted and cooled butter and the remaining warm water.
- Add 2 c. flour and the salt. Mix for two minutes. Work in as much remaining flour as needed to make a dough that is smooth but not sticky. Knead on a floured surface or continue beating for about 10 minutes. Add a bit more flour if the dough starts to get sticky while kneading.
- Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl and cover. Let rise for 1 hour. Punch down dough, cover and let rise for at least another 30 minutes.
For the Chicken & Broccoli Filling:
- Melt butter in a saucepan. Stir in flour and cook for 2 minutes. Add milk and bring to a slow boil, stirring frequently. Let slowly boil until thickened to about a canned cream-of soup consistency.
- Remove from heat and stir in cheese until melted. Stir in remaining ingredients one at a time in order listed until well combined.
- To Assemble:
- Divide the dough into 12 equally sized balls. Roll each ball on a floured surface into a circle. Place about a 1/4 cup chicken and broccoli filling in the center.
- Bring the sides up and pinch together tightly to form one seal along the top. Tuck that seam under itself and turn over. Shape into a rounded roll shape and place on a baking sheet. Repeat until done. If desired, lightly brush the rolls with egg white.
- Bake rolls at 375 degrees for about 15-20 minutes, until lightly golden brown and hollow sounding when tapped.
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