Basic white rolls

Updated at: Wed, 16 Aug 2023 23:51:54 GMT

Step 1

With your fingers, mix the white flour, salt and dried yeast in a bowl.

Step 2

Rub the softened butter or lard into the flour mixture until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.

Step 3

Mix the warm milk with the water.

Step 4

Add the milk mixture to the flour mixture and mix together with your hands until the dough is well combined. Bring the dough together into a ball.

Step 5

Using floured hands, knead the dough on a clean, floured work surface for 20-25 minutes, or until the dough is elastic and smooth. If necessary add a little more warm water to loosen the dough.

Step 6

Return the dough to the bowl and cover with a clean damp tea towel or cling film. Set aside for 1-1½ hours in a warm place until the dough has doubled in size.

Step 7

When the dough has risen, return it to a floured work surface and knock it back.

Step 8

Separate the mixture into eight parts and roll each into a ball. Flatten each slightly with the palm of your hand and transfer the rolls to a baking tray, placing them close together. Cover the tray with cling film and set aside for another hour, or until the rolls have doubled in size again.

Step 9

Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 220C/425F/Gas 7.

Step 10

When the rolls have expanded, dust them with the rice flour and transfer them to the oven. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until golden-brown and cooked through.

Step 11

To serve, separate the rolls and serve warm with butter.

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