Classic Kaiser Rolls
Elevate your baking skills with these classic kaiser rolls. Impress your guests with the perfect blend of crispy exterior and soft, fluffy interior. These rolls are a delightful addition to any meal.
Ingredients
Ingredients | |
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| 2 | tablespoons dry yeast |
| 2 1⁄2 | cups warm water (105-115°F or 40-46°C) |
| 2 | tablespoons Crisco |
| 1 | tablespoon sugar |
| 2 | teaspoons salt |
| 6-7 | cups all-purpose flour |
| 3 | egg whites |
| 1 | egg white, beaten with cold milk for egg wash |
| caraway seeds or sesame seeds (optional) | |
Instructions
Preparation | |
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| 1. | Beat egg whites until stiff. |
| 2. | Set aside. |
| 3. | Combine yeast and warm water, and let sit for approximately 5 minutes. |
| 4. | Add shortening, sugar, salt, and 3 cups of the flour. Beat with a dough whisk or heavy spoon for 2 minutes. |
| 5. | Fold the stiff egg whites into the yeast mixture. |
| 6. | Gradually add flour, 1/4 cup at a time, until the dough comes together and begins to pull away from the bowl. |
| 7. | Turn the dough onto a floured surface. Knead for 8-10 minutes, adding more flour as needed, until the dough is smooth, pliable, and has bubbles. |
| 8. | Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turn to coat, and cover with a damp towel. Let it rise until it doubles in size, approximately 1 hour. |
| 9. | Punch down the dough, cover, and let it rise again until doubled, about 45 minutes. Punch down and turn out onto a lightly oiled surface. |
| 10. | Divide the dough into 18 equal pieces. Use a rolling pin to flatten each piece into a 7-inch circle. |
| 11. | Fold the left side to the center to form a flap, then repeat with the remaining sides to create overlapping flaps. Press the center to seal the dough. |
| 12. | Place the rolls upside down on a well-greased baking sheet, 3 inches apart to maintain their shape. Let the rolls rise for 30 minutes, then turn them right side up and let them rise for an additional 15 minutes. |
Baking and Finishing | |
| 1. | Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Place a shallow pan on the bottom shelf of the oven. |
| 2. | Lightly brush the rolls with the egg wash and sprinkle with caraway or sesame seeds, if desired. |
| 3. | Place 1 cup of ice cubes in the heated pan in the oven. |
| 4. | Immediately put the rolls in the oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes until golden brown (internal temperature will read 190°F/88°C). |
| 5. | Remove the rolls from the oven and cool them on racks before serving. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 197 kcal |
| Protein | 6.3 g |
| Fat | 2.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 37.2 g |
| Fiber | 1.7 g |
| Sugar | 1 g |
Published on Aug 01, 2024 by Luminița