Directions: |
Directions:1. Measure 8 ounces of the flour into a large bowl or into the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with
the paddle attachment. Mix in the sugar, yeast, and salt.
2. Combine the water, butter, and milk in a spouted measuring cup or medium bowl and
warm the mixture in your microwave for 30 to 60 seconds. Make the water warm, not hot—
no more than 120 degrees F. You can also warm the mixture in a small saucepan over low
heat.
3. When the butter is melted, add the water solution to the flour in the mixing bowl. Combine
the mixture with the stand mixer or with a handheld electric mixer on medium speed. Mix
for 1 minute to dissolve the sugar.
4. Add the remaining 8 ounces flour and combine with the kneading hook if using a stand
mixer, or with a heavy spoon if you don’t have a stand mixer. When all the flour is mixed in,
knead the dough for 2 minutes in the stand mixer, or for 5 minutes by hand. The dough will
be sticky, so if kneading the dough by hand, you’ll probably need to add a little flour so that
the dough doesn’t stick to your hands and work surface. The dough will be much less sticky
after the first rise.
5. Place the dough in a covered bowl and set it in a warm spot to rise for 1 hour.
6. After 1 hour, fill a large saucepan with water and bring it to a boil. Punch down the dough
and form it into 24 balls that each weigh 1¼ ounces. Arrange the balls in a parchment
paper-lined 9x13-inch baking pan. Place the pan into your oven, place the saucepan of
boiling water in the oven either next to the pan or below it, and close the door (leave the
oven turned off). The heat and steam from the water will help proof the rolls without drying
them out.
7. When the rolls have more than doubled in size, in 1 to 2 hours, remove the saucepan from
the oven. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F, or 350 degrees F if using convection bake.
8. Bake the rolls for 14 to 16 minutes or until they’re nicely browned on top. Allow the rolls to
cool for 5 to 10 minutes before serving. |
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