Rolls Recipe
Freshly baked rolls to complement your meatballs.
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Ingredients
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Dough
Topping (optional)
Method
Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Stir gently and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour and salt. Mix well.
- 3
Dough Formation
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the flour mixture. Stir until a dough begins to form.
- 5
Knead Dough
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 6
First Rise
Place the kneaded dough into a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until it has doubled in size.
Shaping and Baking
- 7
Shape Rolls
After the dough has risen, punch it down to release the air. Divide it into 12 equal pieces and shape each piece into a ball.
- 8
Second Rise
Place the shaped rolls on a greased baking sheet, cover with a cloth, and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
- 9
Preheat Oven
During the second rise, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 10
Bake Rolls
Bake the rolls in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- 11
Optional Topping
Melt the butter and mix in garlic powder. Brush the mixture over the warm rolls, and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
Serving
- 12
Serve Warm
Enjoy the freshly baked rolls warm, ideally alongside meatballs.