I first found this recipe with the instruction manual of our bread-machine. It’s much loved by all every time I have made it. The recipe has been modified for traditional baking.
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/3 cup water
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 tsp salt
- 4 cups bread flour
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
- Add yeast, warm water and pinch of sugar to a bowl. Let the yeast dissolve and get frothy (~10 min).
- Warm the milk and melt the butter in it. Allow to cool until lukewarm.
- Combine eggs, yeast mixture and milk/butter mixture. Slowly add in flour and salt. Mix everything together and knead well.
- Leave to rest for 1 hr in a warm place (covered) until the dough has doubled in size.
- Turn the dough onto lightly floured surface. Divide into 4 parts and then into 6 pieces (24 total)
- Shape into smooth balls.
- Place in greased pan. Cover and let rise in warm place until indentation remains after touching side of roll
- Bake at 375F for 25-35min until golden brown.
- Bon Appetit!!
Tips:
- Brush with an egg wash for a shiny finish
- Sprinkle top with sesame seeds or poppy seeds
- These are great with Welsh Leek and Celery Soup
