Our Recipes
Bread
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are really good. My dd make them alot. You know, mix yeast, cut
veggies. Set to rise, make salad. Fits well in with dinner preps. We
also have made these as hamburger buns, though they are denser and
richer than store bought.
2 pkts yeast (4 and 1/2 tsp)
1/2 Cup very warm water
1 Tsp sugar
1 Cup milk, scalded
1/4 Cup butter/margarine
1 Tsp salt
1/3 Cup sugar
1 egg, lightly beaten
4 -5 cups flour
egg wash, 1 egg yolk beaten with 1 tbs water
Mix yeast, water, 1 tsp sugar and water. Set aside for 10 minutes or until very active and bubbly.
Mix scalded milk, butter, salt, sugar, egg. When lukewarm add yeast
mixture. Blend. Add flour, one cup at a time until dough pulls pretty
cleanly away from side of bowl. Knead for five minutes, adding flour as
necessary. Dough should not be sticky, but remember that soft
dough=soft rolls. Do not overwork. Oil bowl. Place dough back into
bowl, turning to cover. Set to rise in warm place for 10-15 minutes or
until doubled.
Punch down and shape. These can be shaped any
way you like. I usually make them round to save time but have done
crescents. Check a good basic cookbook for tips on shaping rolls. Set
aside to rise 10-15 minutes.
Brush on egg wash and bake at 350 degrees until golden brown. (About 15 minutes)
Makes around 12 LARGE rolls.
Tips...I do not presoften my butter, I just cut it into 1 tsp size
chunks in the bowl with the egg, sugar, etc. I microwave my milk for a
minute or two until quite hot. I then pour it over the butter, eggs,
etc while stirring. This melts/softens the butter and cools the milk. I
also do not do the egg wash that makes it glossy as I usually forgot
and then realised my family didnt care one whit, LOL!
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