These rolls are outstanding! Rich and delicious. The crumb is light and airy. The cheddar adds a delightful touch. Next time I may sprinkle some on top during the last 10 minutes to give it that extra pizzazz.
Ingredients
1/4 c warm water 59g
3 large eggs, warm
1 egg yolk, warm
10 tbsp butter, in small pcs, warm 141g
4 tbsp sugar 49g
1 1/2 tsp salt 8g
2 3/4 cups bread flour 344g
1/4 cup dry milk powder 32g
4 1/2 tsp instant yeast 14g
1/2 cup strong cheddar, shredded 60g
Topping:
1 egg with 1 tbsp water
Instructions
Add all the ingredients except the Cheddar cheese to the machine. Use the dough setting. Add the cheese during the last 5 minutes of kneading.
This dough is rather sticky. That's okay. As it kneads it will become a soft mass. Remove and divide into 12 rolls. This kind of dough takes a decent amount of time to rise.
2. Cover and place in a draft free zone I also cloak in a large clean bath towel.
My result was approximately 830g/1.8 lb. These buns (photo) were approximately 70g/2.5oz each. Making a dozen buns. Notice how they are touching each other? Do the poke test. They are ready when the poke stays. If it comes back immediately; set aside and wait longer.
3. Just before it's time to place in the oven brush the egg/water mixture over the rolls.
4. Bake at 350F/176C approximately 15-22 minutes. Watch for a golden color.
Susy's Tips and Tricks
You can use all purpose or plain flour if desired. Salted or unsalted butter. I notice no need to adjust salt quantity using salted butter.
If your dough is extremely slack. Add a tbsp or two of flour. (Why? Remember humidity changes the flour. Not to mention your eggs may be larger or smaller.) Don't over do it. Let the machine work the dough. It should come together as a soft yet slightly sticky product. (Traditional dough isn't sticky. It's tacky.)
When you shape the dough it is rather small. Trust me, they will rise.
You could use another preferred cheese. Aged ones are best. They are drier and won't interfere with the ratio of dry to wet dough.
Warm ingredients. Eggs-shelled can be placed in a cup of warm tap water to bring up to temperature. Typically, around 75-80F (23C) works well.
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