brotchen rolls

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 1 cup warm water (110 degrees f/45 degrees c)
• 2 1/2 cups bread flour
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup bread flour
• 1 egg white
• 1 tablespoon water

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 40 mins


• in a small bowl, dissolve the yeast and sugar in the water. cover and let set in a warm place for 15 minutes, or until yeast is creamy.
• place 2 1/2 cups flour in a large mixing bowl. stir in the yeast mixture. pour in the oil and stir until the flour is combined and a loose dough has formed. turn the dough out a lightly floured surface and knead in the remaining flour as is necessary to keep the dough from sticking. knead until smooth and supple, about 8 minutes. lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
• divide the dough into twelve equal pieces and form into oval rolls. place the rolls on a lightly greased baking sheet. cover the rolls with a damp cloth and let rise until doubled in volume, about 40 minutes. preheat oven to 450 degrees f (230 degrees c). in a small bowl, beat together egg white with 1 teaspoon water until frothy.
• brush the risen rolls with the egg wash and bake in preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, until golden brown.