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Spinach Ham Breakfast Rolls

Delicious Spinach Ham Breakfast Rolls for Weekend Brunch

These Spinach Ham Breakfast Rolls offer a nostalgic blend of soft dough, spinach, ham, and fluffy scrambled eggs, perfect for brunch.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
First Rise 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 8 rolls
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 4 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 cup Warm Milk Around 110°F
  • 2 tablespoons Sugar For activating yeast
  • 2 teaspoons Active Dry Yeast Can substitute with instant yeast
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Melted
  • 2 large Eggs Plus one for egg wash
For the Filling
  • 2 cups Fresh Spinach Can substitute with kale
  • 1 cup Diced Ham Omit for vegetarian version
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheese (optional) Consider using feta or Parmesan

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Non-stick Skillet
  • baking sheet
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Combine warm milk, sugar, and active dry yeast; let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Whisk together flour and salt in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Pour yeast mixture and melted butter into dry ingredients; mix until a dough forms.
  4. Knead dough on floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  5. Place kneaded dough in oiled bowl; cover and let rise in warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
  6. Sauté spinach in a skillet until wilted; mix with scrambled eggs and diced ham.
  7. Punch down risen dough; divide into 8 pieces and shape into ovals; fill with spinach mixture.
  8. Place shaped rolls seam side down on lined baking sheet; cover and let rise for 30 minutes.
  9. Preheat oven to 350°F; bake rolls for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
  10. Cool rolls on wire rack for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Consider vegetarian options by swapping ham for your favorite vegetables. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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