French Bread Rolls
adapted from allrecipes.com
*Makes about one dozen rolls
1 1/2 cups warm water
1 tablespoon active dry yeast
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon salt
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon salt
4 cups all-purpose flour
In a large bowl, stir together warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let it get nice and frothy, creamy. Then add the oil, salt, and half the flour. Stir in the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, until the dough has pulled away from the sides of the bowl. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead until smooth , 5 to 7 minutes. Oil bowl, place dough in bowl, turn to coat, cover and let rise til double in size.
Tturn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide the dough into 12-14 equal pieces (about 75 grams each), and form into round balls. Place on lightly greased baking sheets at least 2 inches apart. Cover the rolls and let rise until doubled in volume, 1 hour on a colder day, 35 minutes on a warmer day. Remember there is a TABLESPOON of yeast so they can over rise quickly!! Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Bake for 13-15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown.
Next time I will brush butter over the top. Yum!!
