1 oz (25 g) fresh yeast or 1 tbsp dried yeast
4 tbsp warm water
1 cup (8 oz.) 225 ml warm milk
2 tsp sugar
2 tbsp (1 oz) 25 g shortening
4 cups (1 lb) 450 g strong plain flour (bread flour)
4 tbsp warm water
1 cup (8 oz.) 225 ml warm milk
2 tsp sugar
2 tbsp (1 oz) 25 g shortening
4 cups (1 lb) 450 g strong plain flour (bread flour)
method
1. Sprinkle the yeast into the warm water and leave it to stand until frothy
2. Stir in the milk, sugar, salt and shortening. Add the flour and mix everything to a dough.
3. Turn it on to a floured work surface and knead it until it is smooth.
4. Return it to the bowl, cover it and leave it for about 1 hour or until it has doubled in size.
5. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) gas mark 6.
6. Knead the dough again. Divide it into twelve pieces and form each one into a round or oval roll.
7. Lay the rolls on floured baking sheets and leave them in a warm place for 20 minutes to prove.
8. Bake the rolls for 20 minutes or until they are golden brown.
9. Cool them on wire racks.
2. Stir in the milk, sugar, salt and shortening. Add the flour and mix everything to a dough.
3. Turn it on to a floured work surface and knead it until it is smooth.
4. Return it to the bowl, cover it and leave it for about 1 hour or until it has doubled in size.
5. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) gas mark 6.
6. Knead the dough again. Divide it into twelve pieces and form each one into a round or oval roll.
7. Lay the rolls on floured baking sheets and leave them in a warm place for 20 minutes to prove.
8. Bake the rolls for 20 minutes or until they are golden brown.
9. Cool them on wire racks.
serving amount
makes 12 rolls
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