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Directions:In a small bowl, add the 2 tbsp of yeast to the 1/2 cup of warm water. Set aside.
In a large bowl, pour the 1 1/2 c warm water, oil, sugar, and salt. Add approximately 4 cups of flour and mix well. Then add the yeast mixture and eggs and mix. Then add the remaining 4 cups flour (approximate--may not need all of it) and mix. On a lightly floured surface, knead dough until it is no longer sticky. Lightly grease a large bowl and place dough into it, turning so that all sides of dough are greased. Cover with a wet towel and place in a warm, draft free area until dough doubles in size. Once doubled, punch down and divide dough into 3 equal parts. Let rest for 5 minutes. Then cut each piece of dough into 8 sections. Roll into small balls and lay on greased baking sheet then press down to form into a hamburger bun. Let rise, covered, until they are at least doubled in size. Bake in a 375º oven for approximately 10 minutes. Makes 2 dozen rolls.
If making hot dog buns, instead of forming each piece of dough into a small ball, roll it into an oblong shape and press. Then follow rest of directions. |
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Notes: While cooking is an art, baking is a science. Humidity, outside temperature, and even the type of flour used will effect the outcome in making breads. When Mom first started baking bread, she said the hardest part was learning when the dough felt "right." Adding too much flour made the bread dry. Not adding enough flour produced a bread that was too sticky to handle and knead properly. All dough, just prior to kneading should be sticky but not so much that it's sticking to everything. The kneading process should get rid of the remaining stickiness and make the dough smooth. It should have a bit of a spring--when you touch it lightly, that area should bounce back with no remaining indentation. The only way to develop a feel for dough is to make bread. Not only will you end up with a delicious baked good but if you make enough bread like mom did, you'll have well toned arms and shoulders from all the kneading!!
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