Kaisersemmeln (Emperor Rolls) |
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Prep Time: 180 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 200 Minutes Servings: 24 |
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Adapted from Breads of the World. Ingredients:
2 1/4 teaspoons yeast |
1 cup lukewarm water |
1 teaspoon sugar |
1 teaspoon malt extract |
5 cups flour, divided |
1 cup milk |
1 tablespoon salt |
2 tablespoons cornmeal, for baking sheets |
Directions:
1. Dissolve yeast in water.
2. Add sugar, malt extract and 2 cups flour.
3. Blend well.
4. Cover with a towel and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in bulk.
5. Add milk, salt and remaining flour.
6. Turn onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth.
7. Place in a large buttered bowl, turning to coat.
8. Cover with a towel and let rise for 1 hour, or until doubled in bulk.
9. Punch dough down.
10. Break off egg-sized pieces, and shape into buns.
11. Take each bun and pull corners of dough upwards, twisting to form a topknot.
12. Place on a greased baking sheet sprinkled with cornmeal.
13. Cover with a towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes.
14. Preheat oven to 450°F.
15. Bake rolls until light brown, about 15-20 minutes.
16. Cool on a rack.
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