Soft And Chewy Rolls (With Variations) Recipe

Name: Soft And Chewy Rolls (With Variations)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups water, heated to 110 degrees; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon sugar; 2 1/4 teaspoons fast rise yeast (1 package) or 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast (1 package); 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup instant potato flakes; salt; 1 egg, lightly beaten; Variation (Cranberry Pecan Rolls); 1 cup dried cranberries; 1 cup pecans, toasted and chopped; Variation (Rosemary Olive Rolls); 1 tablespoon olive, brown; 3/4 cup pitted kalama olive, chopped and patted dry; 2 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary

Servings: persons

1 1/4 cups water, heated to 110 degrees
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon sugar
2 1/4 teaspoons fast rise yeast (1 package) or 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast (1 package)
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup instant potato flakes
salt
1 egg, lightly beaten
Variation (Cranberry Pecan Rolls)
1 cup dried cranberries
1 cup pecans, toasted and chopped
Variation (Rosemary Olive Rolls)
1 tablespoon olive, brown
3/4 cup pitted kalama olive, chopped and patted dry
2 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary

1
Preheat oven to 200u00b0F When oven reaches 200u00b0F, turn it off.
2
Line baking sheet with parchment. Grease large bowl.
3
Whisk water, oil, sugar, and yeast in liquid measuring cup until yeast dissolves.
4
Mix flour, potato flakes, and salt in large bowl. Make well in flour, then add water mixture to well. Stir until dough becomes shaggy and difficult to stir. Turn out onto floured work surface and knead until dough is smooth and forms cohesive ball, about 10 minutes.
5
Cover with plastic wrap and place in turned-off oven until dough has doubled in size, about 45 minutes.
6
Punch down dough on lightly floured work surface. Divide dough into quarters and cut each quarter into 3 equal pieces. On clean surface, form each piece into rough ball by pinching and pulling the edges unders so that the top is smooth. Then cup each round with your palm and move in a circular motion on an unfloured surface to shape a smooth ball. Transfer to prepared baking sheet. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and return to turned-off oven until doubled in size, about 20 minutes. (Or refrigerate rolls for up to 24 hours.).
7
Remove rolls from oven and discard plastic wrap. Heat oven to 400u00b0F Brush rolls with egg and sprinkle lightly with salt. Bake until golden brown, about 15 minutes, rotating sheet halfway through cooking. Cool rolls on sheet 10 minutes. Serve.
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Variation - Cranberry Pecan Rolls:.
9
Add cranberries and pecans when mix in flour.
10
Variation - Rosemary Olive Rolls:.
11
Reduce salt to 1 teaspoon. Add 1 T olive brine along with water. Add 3/4 cup olives, and 2 T minced fresh rosemary along with flour.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/4 cups water, heated to 110 degrees, 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon sugar, 2 1/4 teaspoons fast rise yeast (1 package) or 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast (1 package), and more.

Yes, Soft And Chewy Rolls (With Variations) falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Soft And Chewy Rolls (With Variations)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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