Rosemary Dinner Rolls
Ingredients
- 1 package active dry yeast
- 60 ml warm water (110-115°)
- 360 g bread flour
- 25 g sugar
- 3 g minced fresh rosemary, divided
- 5 g salt
- 160 ml warm 2% milk (110-115°)
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 60-80 ml canola oil
Egg Wash
- 1 large egg yolk
- 30 ml 2% milk
Directions
- Activate Yeast: Dissolve yeast in warm water in a small bowl.
- Mix Dry: In a food processor, pulse flour, sugar, rosemary, and salt.
- Combine Wet: Add warm milk, egg, and yeast mixture; pulse 10 times until nearly blended.
- Add Oil & Knead: Gradually add oil while processing until dough forms a ball. Process 2 minutes more to knead (dough will be soft).
- First Rise: Transfer to greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled (~1 hour).
- Shape Rolls: Punch down, divide into 12 pieces, roll each into a 15" rope, coil loosely, tuck end under, and pinch to seal.
- Second Rise: Place 2" apart on greased sheets, cover, and rise until doubled (~30 minutes).
- Egg Wash & Bake: Whisk egg yolk and milk; brush rolls, sprinkle rosemary. Bake at 350°F for 18-22 minutes until golden.
- Cool & Serve: Remove to wire racks and serve warm.
Michael Fritsche
mbf@fritsche.org