Fluffy White Bread Rolls Inspired by the Novel Heidi

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   In a bowl, combine the flour, yeast, sugar and salt.

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   Using a dough scraper, mix all of the dough.

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   Mix the dough until it is well mixed.

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   Make a hole in the center of the mix and pour in the water and the condensed milk.

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   Keep stirring until the dough comes together.

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   Transfer the dough to a surface where you can knead it.

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   Using two scrapers, bring the dough back together.

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   When the dough has come together, knead until it has an elastic texture.

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   Add in the shortening bit by bit and knead until it's mixed in well.

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    Grabbing the dough by an end, smack it against a countertop and knead it.

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    Keep kneading until it's smooth.

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    Form the dough into a ball, forming a smooth unbroken surface.

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    Put the dough in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap.

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    Let the dough rise until it doubles in size for about 40 minutes at 82F (28C) to 86F (30C).

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    Divide the dough into five portions (each should be about 50-55 g) and form them into balls.

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    Put them on a tray etc., cover them with a tightly wrung out damp towel and let them sit for 10 minutes.

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    Once the surface becomes smooth, form them into round balls and pinch them with your fingers.

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    Next coat the balls with flour.

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    Arrange them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper with the seam of the dough facing down.

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    Let the dough rise till it's just about twice as large at 95F (35C) to 100F (38C).

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    Bake for 10 minutes in an oven preheated to 350F (180C).

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    It's done!

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.