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DINNER ROLLS

Ingredients:

1  1/4- ounce packet active dry yeast

1/2 cup sugar

71/2 20 8 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting

12 tbsp (11/2 sticks) unsalted butter,melted and cooled,plus softened butter for brushing

2 cups whole milk, at room temperature

2 large eggs, at room temperature

1 tbsp kosher salt,plus more for sprinkling

Measure out 1/2 cup warm water and check the temperature: It should be between 110 and 120 F ( comfortable bathwater temperature). Sprinkle the yeast into a large bowl, add the warm water and whisk in the sugar. Let sit 1 minute (it should bubble and froth slightly). then gently stir in 1 cup flour. Set aside near the stove while you prepare the dough.

MAKE THE DOUGH

Mix the melted butter and milk in a mixer with the hook attachment  on low speed. Add the eggs and mix until blended. Scrape in the yeast mixture and mix until incorporated. Add 61/2 cups flour and 1 tbsp salt;mix until the dough forms a ball,2 to 3 minutes,adding up to 1/2 cup more flour if the dough is too wet and sticky.

Let it Rise

Brush a large bowl with softened butter. Transfer the dough to the bowl, cover with a towel and let rise in warm place, 2 hours  to 2 hours ,30 minutes. The dough should double in volume.

shape the Dough

Preheat the oven to 375F and line a  baking sheet with parchment paper. Dust a clean flat surface with flour and turn the dough out onto it. Flour your hands, gently press the dough into a 16-by-8 inch rectangle. about 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick ( dont use a rolling pin).

Cut the Dough

With the short side in front of you, cut the dough in half lengthwise with a floured knife. Then slice crosswise into 12 strips.

Shape the Dough

One at a time, fold each strip of dough unevenly in half so the top part slightly overlaps the bottom half, then tuck the over hang underneath. Place the rolls seamside down on the prepared baking sheet in 3 tightly packed rows. (If making in advance, wrap the baking sheet tightly in plastic wrap and freeze up to 3 weeks).

Leave only an inch or two between the rows so the rolls rise up together in the oven.

Bake The Rolls

Bake until the rolls are bursting at the seams and golden brown, 18 to 20 minutes. (If frozen, bake 25 minutes at 325 F, then 10 minutes at 375 F.)

Remove from the oven and brush with softened butter. Sprinkle with salt and serve immediately.

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