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Stenciled Bread Rolls

Learn this fun & easy technique for stenciled bread rolls! It will make your holiday table even more festive, and your guests will be so impressed!
Prep Time45 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Resting Time:2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: stenciled bread rolls
Servings: 24 rolls
Calories: 70kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Measure the warm water in a small bowl and sprinkle the yeast on top.  Set aside.
  • Measure the bread flour into a large bowl and stir in the salt.
  • Make a well in the center of the flour mixture, and stir in the dissolved yeast.
  • Add the cool water, a little at a time, while stirring with your fingers in a clockwise direction.  (Pour the water into the center and work outward, letting the flour mixture come to you.)
  • Mix for 2 to 3 minutes, until all of the ingredients are incorporated, the grit of the salt is dissolved, and the dough forms a rough and shaggy mass.
  • Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and allow it to rest for 30 minutes.
  • Sprinkle the work surface with flour and place the dough onto it.
  • With lightly floured hands, gently flatten the dough into a rectangle, with the short side facing you.
  • Use your fingers to flip the top edge of the dough down to just below the center, then flip the bottom edge up to just above the center.
  • Repeat this process for the right and left sides, then turn the dough over and dust off the flour.
  • Place the dough in a large oiled bowl, and cover with plastic wrap.
  • Allow it to rise for 1 to 2 hours, or until doubled in bulk.
  • Divide the dough equally into 24 small portions.
  • Roll each portion of dough into a tight ball, and place on a parchment lined baking sheet, loosely covered.
  • Allow to proof for 30 to 45 minutes, or until doubled in volume.
  • Preheat the oven to 480 degrees F, and place a pan of water on the bottom rack.
  • Lightly mist the back of your stencil with non-stick spray, and gently lay it over the unbaked bread dough.
  • Use a small sieve to sprinkle flour over the stencil.
  • Carefully remove the stencil, then bake the rolls for 28 to 32 minutes, or until puffed, crusty, and evenly browned.

Notes

Sarah recommends measuring ingredients by weight for this recipe.
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Nutrition

Calories: 70kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 2g | Sodium: 78mg | Fiber: 1g