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Crusty White Rolls

 
Ingredients:
  • 1 pk Active dry yeast
  • 1/4 tsp Granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 cup Warm water; (105-115 F)
  • 1 tsp Vegetable oil or olive oil
  • 1 Tbs Salt
  • 3 1/2 cup Bread flour; (up to 4)
  • TOPPING
  • 2 Tbs Water
  • 1 Tbs All-purpose flour
Directions:
  1. Breakfast European-Style with these delicious rolls spread with butter and jam. 25 minutes preparation plus rising, 12-18 minutes baking.
  2. Makes 16 rolls. 1 In a large bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Let stand until foamy, 5-10 minutes.
  3. Stir oil and salt into yeast mixture. Using a heavy-duty electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and set on low speed, beat in flour, 1/2 cup at a time, until a dough forms.
  4. On a floured surface, knead dough until smooth and eladtic, 5 to 10 minutes, adding more flour to prevent sticking. Place dough in a large greased bowl, turning to coat. Cover loosely with a damp cloth; let rise in a warm place until doubled, 2 hours.
  5. Grease 2 baking sheets. Punch down dough. On a floured surface, knead dough until smooth. Roll dough into a long rope; cut into 16 equal pieces. Shape each piece into an oval.
  6. Place rolls, 2 inches apart, on prepared baking sheets. Cover loosely with a damp cloth; let rise in a warm place until almost doubled, 45 minutes.
  7. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Slash roll tops. Brush rolls with water. Dust with flour. Bake rolls until light brown, 12 to 18 minutes. Transfer baking sheets to a wire rack to cool.
  8. Baking Tips
  9. Steam gives bread an especially crisp crust. Every 3 minutes, open the oven door just wide enough to toss 2 or 3 ice cubes onto a baking tray placed on the oven floor.