Fancy Dinner (bread) Rolls
Shaped dinner rolls are perfect for serving with a special meal.
Servings: 10 dinner rolls
Equipment
- stand mixer + dough hook (optional)
- baking sheet
Ingredients
- 1 batch basic white bread dough
- flour for dusting
- egg wash
- poppy, sesame or caraway seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Make the dough as directed and allow to rise until doubled in size (about 1 ½ hours).
- Once the dough has doubled in size, knock back and turn out onto a work surface. Lightly knead, then divide into 10 equal pieces.
- Shape the rolls as desired and place on a lightly oiled baking sheet. Cover loosely and leave in a warm place for about 1 hour until well risen.
- Preheat the oven to 230℃ (210℃ fan)/450°F/gas mark 8. Brush with beaten egg wash, to glaze and sprinkle with a few seeds if desired.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes until golden and the rolls sound hollow when tapped. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.