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Spinach Ham Breakfast Rolls

180kcal
Prep 30 minutes
Cook 25 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total 2 hours 25 minutes
These Spinach Ham Breakfast Rolls are irresistibly delicious and easy to make, perfect for brunch or breakfast gatherings.
Servings 12 rolls
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American

Ingredients

For the Dough
  • 1 cup warm milk Temperature should be 105-115°F
  • 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 3.5 cups all-purpose flour plus more for dusting
For the Filling
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk or cream
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • 1 cup cooked ham diced
  • 2 cups fresh spinach chopped
  • 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil for sautéing
Optional Toppings
  • 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar, mozzarella, or Monterey Jack
  • 1 beaten egg for brushing
  • 1 tablespoon milk or water for mixing with egg

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Stand mixer
  • Skillet
  • Thermometer

Method

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F.
  2. Warm the milk to 105-115°F.
  3. Combine the yeast and sugar with the warm milk, stir, and let stand for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
  4. Mix in melted butter and salt into the milk mixture.
  5. Incorporate 3 ½ cups of flour gradually, mixing until smooth and elastic, knead for 5-7 minutes.
  6. Let the dough rise in a lightly oiled bowl for 1 to 1 ½ hours until it doubles in size.
  7. Whisk together the eggs, milk or cream, salt, and pepper.
  8. Heat butter or olive oil in a skillet and sauté the spinach until wilted.
  9. Add the egg mixture to the skillet with spinach and scramble until just set.
  10. Punch down the risen dough and transfer it to a floured surface.
  11. Divide the dough into 12 equal portions and shape into balls.
  12. Flatten each ball into a disc about 4-5 inches for easy filling.
  13. Spoon the spinach and egg mixture into the center of each disc, adding diced ham.
  14. Pinch the edges of the dough together to seal the filling inside.
  15. Place the rolls seam-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet and let rise for 30-45 minutes.
  16. Brush the tops of the rolls with the beaten egg mixture.
  17. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
  18. Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving1rollCalories180kcalCarbohydrates24gProtein7gFat6gSaturated Fat3gPolyunsaturated Fat1gMonounsaturated Fat2gCholesterol50mgSodium300mgPotassium150mgFiber1gSugar2gVitamin A500IUVitamin C3mgCalcium100mgIron1mg

Notes

Sprinkle with fresh herbs before serving for extra flavor!

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