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When I first moved to Vermont my son
was starting first grade and I really wanted to have the same schedule as him,
so when I saw an ad in the local paper for the head cook position at my son’s school
I jumped at it. I had never had a job cooking before, but I knew that I
loved to cook and I figured if they hired me then the rest would work itself
out. Besides, having all school vacations and summers off overshadowed any
second thoughts I had about applying for the position!
I worked in that kitchen for a little over 4 years and needless to say, it was an interesting experience. I learned a lot doing this job, and eventually I became the Supervisor/Baker and learned how to make the rolls pictured above. These rolls were always a big hit at the school. They are soft and delicious, and really they are just the perfect dinner roll. I make these all the time for my family and everyone loves them.
So, this recipe comes from the kitchen at the little school I worked at in northern Vermont. Give them a try.....I'm sure you will enjoy them as much as we do!
I worked in that kitchen for a little over 4 years and needless to say, it was an interesting experience. I learned a lot doing this job, and eventually I became the Supervisor/Baker and learned how to make the rolls pictured above. These rolls were always a big hit at the school. They are soft and delicious, and really they are just the perfect dinner roll. I make these all the time for my family and everyone loves them.
So, this recipe comes from the kitchen at the little school I worked at in northern Vermont. Give them a try.....I'm sure you will enjoy them as much as we do!
Soft Dinner Rolls
3 packages of Active Dry yeast (2 tbsp + 2 tsp)
6 1/2 cups flour
3/4 cup warm water
2/3 cup instant nonfat dry milk
1 tbsp salt
¼ cup + 3 tbsp sugar
¼ cup + 3 tbsp vegetable oil
1 ¼ cup water
Dissolve
yeast in warm water, and let stand 4-5 minutes. Place all dry ingredients
(flour, dry milk, sugar, and salt) in mixer bowl. Using a dough hook, blend on low speed for
approximately 2 minutes. Add
oil and blend on low speed for 2 minutes. Add water and mix on low speed for 1
minute.
Add
dissolved yeast and mix on low speed for 2 minutes. On medium speed knead dough for 8 minutes, or
until dough is smooth and elastic. Place dough in warm area for about an hour
to rise. I usually put the dough in a
large bowl sprayed with cooking spray and place it in the oven that had been
turned on previously for a few minutes to get it a little warm.
After
the dough as double in size, punch down dough to remove air bubbles. Form rolls and place a sheet pan sprayed with
cooking spray. Place in warm area until
doubled in size, 30-50 minutes. Bake
until lightly browned in a convection oven for about 20 minutes at 325 degrees.
Yields
22-24 rolls, depending how big you make them
I keep seeing rolls recipes that use dry milk, and I always had the impression that it was because it's easier to store, so I always baked with fresh milk. But maybe it also makes the rolls softer? I think I will have to try - your rolls look wonderful! Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWell, I don't have a scientific answer for you but I can tell you that when we ran out of powdered milk in the kitchen we would use fresh milk and they still came out delicious. So, I would lean more towards your original line of thinking - powdered milk would be easier to store AND cheaper, which would be important in any restaurant kitchen. There's really only one way to find out for sure - try it both ways and see if you notice a difference. Thank you for your comment, and good luck - hope you like them!
DeleteJust atarted baking bread and tried my first rolls last night. They were good, but a little dense and not the soft fluffy ones I was looking for. Will try these tonight!
ReplyDeleteOh good - I hope they work out for you! Good luck :)
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