Hard Rolls

1. 1

   Mix 3 cups flour, sugar, salt, margarine and yeast in 2 1/2-quart bowl.

2. 2

   Add warm water.

3. 3

   Beat at low speed, frequently scraping bowl, 1 minute.

4. 4

   Stir in enough flour, 1 cup at a time, to make dough easy to handle.

5. 5

   Knead dough until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes.

6. 6

   Place in greased 2 1/2-quart bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise, at room temperature until double, about 1 1/2 hours.

7. 7

   Punch down dough; cover and let rest 15 minutes.

8. 8

   Divide dough into 18 equal parts.

9. 9

   Shape into balls and roll in palm of the hand to make oblong shape and place on greased cookie sheets.

10. 10

    Cover loosely with plastic wrap and let rise until double, about 1 hour.

11. 11

    Mix egg whites and cold water; brush over rolls.

12. 12

    Make slash about 1 1/2-inches deep and 2 inches long on each roll.

13. 13

    Heat oven to 375u00b0 and place both cookie sheets in oven.

14. 14

    Bake 15 minutes.

15. 15

    Alternate cookie sheets; bake until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes more.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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