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Adjust the oven rack to the middle position of the oven.
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Warm the oven for rising.
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Turn on the oven for 5 minutes and then turn off.
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Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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MAKE THE DOUGH
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In a glass measure mix together the water and sugar until dissolved then stir in the oil and yeast.
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In the bowl of a stand mixer, stir together the flour, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, potato flakes and 1 teaspoon of salt until combined.
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Fit the mixer with a dough hook and turn to low speed.
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Add the water and yeast mixture slowly and mix until the dough comes together.
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Increase the mixer speed to medium and knead until the dough is smooth and elastic, cleaning the sides of the bowl, about 5 minutes.
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RISE
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Turn dough out onto a floured counter-top and knead to form a smooth ball.
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Turn into an oil boil, turn to coat with oil, cover with plastic wrap and place in the warmed oven to rise until doubled, about 45 minutes.
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SHAPE
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On a lightly floured counter-top, punch down the dough.
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Divide the dough into 4 equal pieces then divide each piece into 3.
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Form each piece into a ball, pinching and pulling edges under so the top is smooth.
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Move the ball in a circular motion on a clean work surface to shape into a smooth ball.
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Place each of the 12 balls equally spaced on the parchment lined cookie sheet.
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Cover loosely with plastic wrap and allow to rise in the barely warm oven until doubled in size, 20 to 30 minutes.
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BAKE
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Remove from the oven and set oven to 400F (200C).
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Brush the rolls with the beaten egg using a pastry brush.
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Sprinkle evenly with about 1/2 teaspoon of flaky sea salt.
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Bake until golden and brown about 15 minutes.
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Rotate the baking sheet about 1/2 way through cooking.
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Cool for 10 minute and serve warm.
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MAKE-AHEAD
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Bake for about 5 minutes until just beginning to brown and the outside is set.
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Remove from oven and cool completely, freeze in zipper bags.
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When ready to reheat, remove from freezer, defrost to room temperature (about an hour), preheat oven to 400F (200C) and bake for 10 minutes.