Ingredients
Dough:
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3 ¼ cups all-purpose flour, divided
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1 cup warm water (105 degrees F/41 degrees C)
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1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
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2 ½ tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
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1 large egg white
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1 tablespoon sugar
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1 ½ teaspoons salt
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1 teaspoon honey, or more to taste
Topping:
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1 large egg white
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2 teaspoons water
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½ teaspoon caraway seeds, or to taste
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coarse sea salt to taste
Directions
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Make the dough: Whisk 1/2 cup flour with warm water and yeast in the bowl of a stand mixer. Let sit until foamy, 10 to 15 minutes.
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Stir in 2 tablespoons oil, egg white, sugar, salt, and honey; whisk until smooth.
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Change the mixer attachment to the dough hook. Gradually add remaining flour to yeast mixture with the mixer running; knead until a soft, sticky dough forms, 3 to 4 minutes.
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Drizzle remaining vegetable oil into the mixer bowl and turn dough to coat. Cover the bowl and let dough rise until doubled in size, 1 to 2 hours.
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Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat.
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Turn dough out onto a lightly floured work surface; flatten and press into a rectangle. Cut into 12 pieces and form each piece into a roll. Place rolls 2 inches apart onto the prepared baking sheet. Cover and let rise until doubled in size, about 30 minutes.
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Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
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Make the topping: Whisk egg white and water together in a small bowl. Use kitchen shears to cut an "X" at the top of each roll. Brush rolls with egg white mixture and sprinkle with caraway seeds and salt.
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Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 18 to 20 minutes.
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Chef's Notes
I like to add about 80% of the remaining flour called for in Step 3, and then continue adding small amounts as the dough kneads until I have the perfect texture. You want a soft, fairly sticky dough that pulls cleanly off the sides of the bowl.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 159 | Calories |
| 3g | Fat |
| 28g | Carbs |
| 4g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
| Calories 159 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 3g | 4% |
| Saturated Fat 0g | 2% |
| Sodium 328mg | 14% |
| Total Carbohydrate 28g | 10% |
| Dietary Fiber 1g | 4% |
| Total Sugars 2g | |
| Protein 4g | 9% |
| Calcium 7mg | 1% |
| Iron 2mg | 11% |
| Potassium 59mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
