Ingredients

The following ingredients have 24 Servings
  • 1 tablespoon active dry yeast (or 1 packet)
  • 1/2 cup water (100F)
  • 2 cups milk (100F)
  • 3 tablespoons sugar (divided use)
  • 6-1/2 cups flour (more or less)
  • 2 eggs (divided use)
  • 1/4 cup butter (melted and cooled to 100F)
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
  • sesame seeds (to garnish)

Instruction

  • Dissolve yeast and 1 tablespoon sugar in the water.
  • Set aside until foamy.
  • Add the milk and 3 cups of the flour - beat for 10 minutes.
  • Cover and set aside until light and puffy.
  • Beat one of the eggs and add it along with melted butter, salt, and remaining sugar.
  • Add enough remaining flour to make a soft dough that's easy to handle.
  • Turn out on a lightly floured surface and knead by hand (or knead by machine for 5-8 minutes)
  • Place in greased bowl, cover with a tea towel, and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled.
  • Punch down and shape into rolls or loaves.
  • Place on silpat covered (or greased) baking sheets.
  • Slash rolls and brush with beaten egg mixed with 1 teaspoon water.
  • Sprinkle on the sesame seeds if using.
  • Cover and let rise about 15 minutes.
  • Bake rolls at 375F-400F for 10 to 15 minutes, or until golden.
  • Bake loaves and 375F for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a digital thermometer registers 200F in the center.
  • Let cool.