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Crusty Rolls

Crusty Rolls (Ew recipe image
These crusty rolls are the ultimate homemade bread experience, delivering a satisfying crunch on the outside and a tender, chewy crumb within. Made with bread flour and a touch of malt extract or brown sugar for depth, they rise slowly to develop complex flavors. The steam-injected baking method ensures a professional-quality finish that rivals any bakery. Perfect for serving alongside soups, stews, or as a hearty accompaniment to dinner, these rolls are best enjoyed fresh from the oven. Their versatile nature makes them ideal for any meal, offering a comforting, rustic touch that feels both indulgent and wholesome.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 16
Calories: 1275.7
Dietary: Vegetarian
Description
These crusty rolls are the ultimate homemade bread experience, delivering a satisfying crunch on the outside and a tender, chewy crumb within. Made with bread flour and a touch of malt extract or brown sugar for depth, they rise slowly to develop complex flavors. The steam-injected baking method ensures a professional-quality finish that rivals any bakery. Perfect for serving alongside soups, stews, or as a hearty accompaniment to dinner, these rolls are best enjoyed fresh from the oven. Their versatile nature makes them ideal for any meal, offering a comforting, rustic touch that feels both indulgent and wholesome.
Ingredients
  • 1 teaspoon Malt extract or brown sugar
  • 1 package Active dry yeast
  • 5 1/2 cup (approx) bread flour or
Directions
  1. 1
    In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 1/2 cups lukewarm water and the malt extract or brown sugar.
  2. 2
    Sprinkle the yeast on top and let stand until dissolved, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3
    Gradually stir in 3 cups of the flour, stirring in the same direction for 3 minutes.
  4. 4
    Stir in the nonfat dry milk and salt.
  5. 5
    Gradually add the remaining flour until the dough becomes too difficult to stir.
  6. 6
    Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead, adding more flour as needed, until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes.
  7. 7
    Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turn to coat, and cover with plastic wrap.
  8. 8
    Let rise until almost tripled in volume, 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
  9. 9
    Punch dough down, cover, and let rise until doubled, about 1 1/2 hours.
  10. 10
    Lightly oil 2 baking sheets or spray with nonstick cooking spray, then sprinkle with cornmeal.
  11. 11
    Punch the dough down, turn out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead into a smooth ball.
  12. 12
    Divide the dough into 16 portions.
  13. 13
    Shape each portion into a ball, then roll to make a slight oval.
  14. 14
    As you work, keep any dough not being used covered.
  15. 15
    Place the rolls at least 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  16. 16
    Sprinkle rolls with flour and rub gently over the surfaces.
  17. 17
    Cover with a dry tea towel and let rise until almost doubled, about 1 hour.
  18. 18
    Thirty minutes before baking, place a baking stone or an inverted baking sheet on the center rack of a cold oven.
  19. 19
    Place a metal cake pan on the bottom rack and preheat the oven to 425&# 194;°F (218ðC).
  20. 20
    Just before baking, pour 1 cup of water into the cake pan.
  21. 21
    Working with one batch at a time, cut a 1/4 inch deep slash with a serrated knife along the top of each roll.
  22. 22
    Place the baking sheet on the baking stone and bake until the rolls are golden brown and bottoms sound hollow when tapped.
  23. 23
    Transfer to a wire rack and let cool.
  24. 24
    Add more water to the cake pan, slash the remaining rolls, and bake them in the same manner.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 16

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1275.7kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4.1g7%
Saturated Fat 0.5g3%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 139.8mg6%
Total Carbohydrate 268.1g90%
Dietary Fiber 9.4g38%
Sugars 2.0g
Protein 45.4g91%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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