Aromatic Poppy Seed Hard Rolls

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   Knead the dough in a bread machine, until the 1st rising is done.

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   Divide the dough into 4 pieces and round off each piece into a smooth ball.

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   Leave to rest for 20 minutes.

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   The dough has finished resting here.

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   Place the dough with the seam side up and roll it out into a flat circle.

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   Fold in the opposing sides first.

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   Fold in the top side towards the center first.

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   Fold the bottom in the same way.

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   Fold the dough in half, and seal the seams.

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    Seal the seams securely!

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    When all 4 portions of dough are formed, hold each one by the seam side and dip in water.

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    Coat generously with poppy seeds.

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    Leave for the 2nd rising.

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    After the 2nd rising, slash the tops down the middle, and mist with water.

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    Put in an oven preheated to 250C, lower the temperature to 210C to bake for about 20 minutes.

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    Please adjust the cooking temperature and time depending on your oven.

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    Golden brown crispy hard rolls with beautifully formed slashed tops.

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    The crust is nice and airy too.

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    Poppy seed hard rolls.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.