Kouloura Rolls and Buns

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   Melt yeast in warm water.

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   Set aside.

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   Bring milk to boil.

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   Add sugar, butter and salt.

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   Allow milk to cool slightly.

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   Put flour in a large bowl leaving about a tablespoon of it in the measuring cup for hands and make a hole in the center.

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   Pour liquid into it.

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   Add yeast and egg.

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   Start mixing with spoon or paddle, pushing flour from all sides into center.

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    Dough will be sticky until flour is absorbed.

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    Begin kneading dough in the bowl and then transfer it to a lightly floured board.

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    Continue kneading until dough is smooth and elastic, about 20 minutes.

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    Place dough in a greased bowl.

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    Cover with towel dampened with hot water.

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    Set aside in a warm place to rise until bulk has doubled, about 4 hours.

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    Punch down in the middle.

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    Knead for a few minutes and shape into a round loaf or into individual rolls (see below).

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    Using fingers, rub top with egg yolk and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

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    Place in greased baking pans.

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    Let rise once more, uncovered, in a warm place, approximately 1 hour.

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    Bake in preheated oven at 375F (190C) F for 45 minutes.

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    Remove from oven; allow to cool 10 minutes before removing bread from pan.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.