Dinner Rolls
I found this recipe from Baking Bites one day when I was looking for a new roll recipe. Her original recipe calls for stuffing the rolls with fresh mozzarella balls, but I found that these are really good even without the cheese inside, although I think that they would be out of this world with cheese inside!
Adapted from Baking Bites
2 1/2 tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
1/2 cup water, warm (110F)
1/2 cup milk, warm (110F)
1 tbsp sugar
1 tsp salt(I also use a bit more, I find them a bit bland otherwise)
2 – 2 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour (I use 3/4 c of all purpose flour and the rest whole wheat)
coase sea salt or garlic salt to top
In a large bowl, combine yeast and water and let stand for 5 minutes, until slightly foamy. Add milk, sugar, salt and 1 1/2 cups of flour, stirring well. Add the remaining flour gradually, stirring until the dough comes together into a ball, away from the sides of the bowl. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until very smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes. Place in a lightly greased bowl to rise until doubled, 50-60 minutes in a warm kitchen.
Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface.
Divide dough into 12 equal pieces and shape each into a round. Place into a 9 inch pie pan and let rest for at least 20 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 375F while rolls rest.
Brush rolls with a little water and sprinkle with coarse salt or garlic salt , if you preferI also sprinkle parmesean cheese on top. Bake rolls for 18-20 minutes, until golden.
Makes 12 rolls.
