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Prepare the mise en place.
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Combine the bread flour with the mild, yeast, honey, and salt in the bowl of a standing electric mixer fitted with the hook. Mix on low speed for 4 minutes, or until blended. Increase the mixer speed to medium and mix for about 8 minutes, or until the dough begins to pull away from the sides of the bowl, feels elastic, and gives some resistance when tugged, Check the gluten development by pulling a window.
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Place the butter on a clean, flat work surface and, using a rolling pin, lightly pound on it to soften.
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With the mixer on low, add the butter, a little at a time, and mix for about 5 minutes, or until the dough has come together and pulls away from the bowl.
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Lightly oil a large bowl or container.
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Scrape the dough into the prepared bowl. Cover the bowl with plastic film and set inside to ferment for 1 hour.
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Uncover and fold the dough. Again, cover with plastic film and set aside to ferment for 1 hour.
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Lightly flour a clean, flat work surface.
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Uncover the dough and divide it into 14 75-gram / 2 3/4 ounce rounds on the floured surface. Cover with plastic film and bench rest for 15 minutes.
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Line a 12 x 18-inch sheet pan with parchment paper.
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Uncover the dough and, if necessary, lightly flour the work surface. Gently press on the dough to degas and carefully shape each round into a round, a batard, or any decorative shape you desire. Place the rolls onto the prepared pan, seam side down. Cover with plastic film and proof for 90 minutes.
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About an hour before you are ready to bake the rolls, preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
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To make the egg wash combine the egg with 14 grams / 1 tablespoon water in a small bowl, whisking to blend.
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Uncover the dough and, using a pastry brush, lightly coat the top of each roll with the egg wash.
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Transfer the rolls to the preheated oven. Bake for 20 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown, the sides are firm to the touch, and the rolls make a hollow sound when tapped on the bottom.
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Remove from the oven and transfer to wire racks to cool.
