Overnight Soft Herb Rolls
Photo: Leigh Beisch; Styling: Dan Becker
Time: 1 3/4 hours. These rolls are so good, we could eat a dozen. Chef Bradley Ogden created them at the Lark Creek Inn in Larkspur, California.
How to Make It
Step 1
1
In a large bowl, sprinkle yeast over 1/4 cup cool (70°) water. Let stand until dissolved, 5 minutes. Stir in sugar, table salt, herbs, butter, whole egg, and milk; add 3 1/4 cups flour and stir to moisten.
Step 2
2
Knead dough on a lightly floured board until elastic and not sticky, 15 minutes; add flour as needed to prevent sticking. Shape into 12 equal balls; place in a well-buttered 9- by 13-in. pan.
Step 3
3
Let dough rise in a warm place until doubled, 45 to 60 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350°. Brush rolls with beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse salt. Bake until deep golden, 25 to 30 minutes.
Step 4
4
Make ahead: Prepare through step 2; immediately wrap airtight (do not let rise) and chill up to 1 day. Proceed with step
Step 5
5
Note: Nutritional analysis is per roll.
Ingredients
1 package active dry yeast (about 1 tbsp.)
3 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon table salt
1 tablespoon minced flat-leaf parsley
1 tablespoon minced fresh dill
1 tablespoon minced chives
1 tablespoon minced rosemary
2 tablespoons melted butter
1 large egg plus 1 tbsp. lightly beaten egg, divided
1 cup milk or half-and-half
3 1/2 to 3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
About 1 tbsp. coarse salt
Directions
Step 1
1
In a large bowl, sprinkle yeast over 1/4 cup cool (70°) water. Let stand until dissolved, 5 minutes. Stir in sugar, table salt, herbs, butter, whole egg, and milk; add 3 1/4 cups flour and stir to moisten.
Step 2
2
Knead dough on a lightly floured board until elastic and not sticky, 15 minutes; add flour as needed to prevent sticking. Shape into 12 equal balls; place in a well-buttered 9- by 13-in. pan.
Step 3
3
Let dough rise in a warm place until doubled, 45 to 60 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350°. Brush rolls with beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse salt. Bake until deep golden, 25 to 30 minutes.
Step 4
4
Make ahead: Prepare through step 2; immediately wrap airtight (do not let rise) and chill up to 1 day. Proceed with step
Step 5
5
Note: Nutritional analysis is per roll.
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