Cucumber Pan Rolls

Cucumbers in bread rolls, yup ya heard right.....A dear very good neighbor gave us some cucumbers, plus a hubby's co-worker gave us a bag full as well. ...So I have made sweet pickle relish and now these rolls and still have some cucumbers left.....Sorry I didn't take any pics of the sweet pickle relish, maybe the next batch I will...
  Anywho , this recipe came out of the Taste Of Home Magazine August/September 1998 issue, it was sent in by Dorothy Showalter...
                           So , Let's get started

                   Cucumber Pan Rolls

      First off , let's get the cucumber ready ( this recipe calls for 1 large cucumber, peeled ,seeded and
                                              Diced
  Place cucumber in a blender or food processor; cover and process until smooth.

                                     In small saucepan combine;
                                        3/4 cup of cucumber puree ( discard the remaining)( would make
                                                                 good compost)
                                       1/2 cup sour cream
                                     1/4 cup water
                                     1 Tablespoon sugar
                                   1 teaspoon salt ;
                          Heat to 120 -130 degrees ( mixture will appear separated)

                                         In mixing bowl combine;
                                            1 1/4 cup flour
                                           1 package dry yeast
                                           2 Tablespoons minced fresh chives
                                          2 teaspoons minced fresh dill;

                                               sorry about pic quality
                                         add cucumber  mixture
                                     Beat on low speed just until moistened;
                                   beat on high for 3 minutes.
                                    Add enough remaining flour to form a stiff dough

                                       Turn onto a floured surface;
                                   knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes.

 

Place in a greased bowl, turning

once to grease top.

Cover and let rise in a warm place

until doubled, about 1 hour.

 

 

 

Punch dough down;

let rest 10 minutes

shape into 12 balls;

place in a greased 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan.

Cover and let rise until doubled,

about 45 minutes.

After letting them rise Bake at 375 degrees

for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.

Remove from oven and cool on wire rack for 10 minutes, serve warm.