Combine ¾ cup flour, sugar, dry yeast and salt in a large mixer bowl and stir until blended.

Combine milk, water and butter in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on HIGH in 15 second increments until very warm but not hot to the touch (120° to 130°F. Butter won’t melt completely). Add to flour mixture, stirring together, then let sit for 5 minutes. It should be come frothy and bubbly.

Add in the Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and ¼ cup flour; beat 2 minutes at high speed using an electric mixer. Stir in just enough of the remaining flour (1 to 1-¼ cups) so that the dough will form into a ball.

Knead* on lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic and springs back when lightly pressed with 2 fingers, about 6 to 8 minutes. Cover with a towel; let rest for 10 minutes.

Cut dough into 12 equal pieces; shape into balls using your hands. As you are shaping place piece ofS mozzarella cheese in the center of each roll and shape the dough around it.

Place in greased 8-inch round or square pan. Cover with towel; let rise in warm place until doubled in size, about 30 minutes.

Bake in preheated 375ºF oven for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan by running a knife around the edges and invert onto wire rack; brush tops with additional melted butter, if desired.

Serve warm with some warmed marinara sauce topped with freshly chopped parsley.

Enjoy!