KAISERSEMMELN (EMPEROR ROLLS)

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Make and share this Kaisersemmeln (Emperor Rolls) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chocolatl

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 3h20m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 1/4 teaspoons yeast
1 cup lukewarm water
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon malt extract
5 cups flour, divided
1 cup milk
1 tablespoon salt
2 tablespoons cornmeal, for baking sheets

Steps:

  • Dissolve yeast in water.
  • Add sugar, malt extract and 2 cups flour.
  • Blend well.
  • Cover with a towel and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in bulk.
  • Add milk, salt and remaining flour.
  • Turn onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth.
  • Place in a large buttered bowl, turning to coat.
  • Cover with a towel and let rise for 1 hour, or until doubled in bulk.
  • Punch dough down.
  • Break off egg-sized pieces, and shape into buns.
  • Take each bun and pull corners of dough upwards, twisting to form a topknot.
  • Place on a greased baking sheet sprinkled with cornmeal.
  • Cover with a towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 450°F.
  • Bake rolls until light brown, about 15-20 minutes.
  • Cool on a rack.

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