Fool Proof Homemade Dinner Rolls

Fool Proof Homemade Dinner Rolls

Ingredients

• 1 cup of lukewarm water ( not too cold or hot, more like your body temperature)
• 2 teaspoons of instant or dry yeast
• 3 tablespoons of sugar
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons of cold butter , cut into 1/4 inch cubes
• 2 1/2 cups of all purpose flour ( may be 1/4 cup more or less depending on the type of flour and the level of humidity/dryness in your area)
• 1 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt
• Brushing and Toppings:
• 3 Tablespoons of melted unsalted butter
• 2 Tablespoons of Sesame seeds
• 4 Tablespoons of Minced Mixed Herbs

Instructions

1.       Put the flour and salt in a large mixing bowl. Rub the cold butter in to the flour until the butter starts to incorporate into the flour totally. Set aside.

2.       In a measuring cup, measure the water and add the sugar and yeast to it. Mix them up and wait for 2-3 minutes until the yeast starts to activate : the mixture will turn cloudy and may foam on the top. After that, add in the egg and mix it well.

3.       Pour the yeast mixture to the flour mixture and begin kneading the dough in a mixer or by hand, for just a few minutes ( 4-6 minutes) until smooth but just a little sticky when you press your finger deep into the dough. Add a little extra flour if you feel the need to, but hesitate to add too much. It might feel challenging but it needs to be worked fast (if by hand) until it doesn’t stick to the surface anymore.

4.       Place the dough in an oiled bowl and cover it with plastic wrap. Let it rise in a warm, dry place ( like inside your oven while it is shut off). It may take from 1-2 hours depending on how warm your home is that day. You will see it double in size and that’s how it’s ready.

5.       Remove the dough from the oven and preheat it to 350 degrees.

6.       In the meantime shape your dough to your desired size and thickness, and cover it back with plastic wrap for another 30 minutes while the oven is preheating.

7.       Brush the tops of the rolls with the butter mixture.

8.       Bake in the oven on a middle rack for 30 minutes (depending on the size of your rolls) until nice and golden. Once the rolls are ready, brush them with extra butter mixture.

Source : www.twopurplefigs.com

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