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- Italian Tomato Rolls - Adapted from Margaret Peterson, Forest City, IA, Taste of Home Magazine
- 1 package active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided
- 1/4 cup warm water (110 to 115 degrees)
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter, melted, divided
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon dried basil
- 3 to 4 cups all-purpose flour
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