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Sweet Fennel Dinner Rolls

Reggie Dwork <reggie@jeff-and-reggie.com>
Mon, 05 Sep 2011 10:28:31 -0700
v111.n036.2
* Exported from MasterCook *

                  (Bread), Sweet Fennel Dinner Rolls

Recipe By     :
Serving Size  : 24    Preparation Time :0:10
Categories    : Bread-Bakers Mailing List       Breads/Muffins/Rolls

    Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
    1 1/2    tablespoons  active dry yeast -- (about 2 pkgs)
    2               cups  lukewarm water
    2              large  eggs -- plus
    2              large  egg yolks
       1/2           cup  peanut oil -- or vegetable oil
    8               cups  all-purpose flour -- plus more for dusting
       1/3           cup  sugar
    1         tablespoon  salt
    2          teaspoons  fennel seeds -- heaping tsps
    1 1/2    tablespoons  roasted sesame seeds

1.  Preheat oven to 375F and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.

2.  In bowl of an electric mixer with a dough hook, add yeast, then 
water. Stir on low speed. When yeast is dissolved, whisk in 2 eggs, then oil.

3.  Add 7 c flour, sugar, salt, and fennel seeds. Knead dough with 
electric mixer until smooth and elastic, adding more flour as needed. 
Form dough into a round loaf and poke a 1" hole in center. Let dough 
rest, uncovered, on a floured board for about 10 min.

4.  Divide dough into 4 pcs, using a knife or dough cutter. Flour the 
board and your hands, then cut each piece of dough into 6 smaller 
pieces and roll into balls. Place balls on lined baking sheets.

5.  In a small bowl, whisk egg yolks and about 1 T water to make egg 
glaze. Brush egg glaze over rolls, then sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Transfer rolls to oven and bake for 10 min. Then r3educe temp to 350F 
and bake for another 10 - 15 min or until rolls are golden and sound 
hollow when tapped.

Makes 24 rolls

Start to Finish Time:
    "0:45"
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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 219 Calories; 6g Fat (25.2% 
calories from fat); 5g Protein; 35g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 
35mg Cholesterol; 275mg Sodium.  Exchanges: 2 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean 
Meat; 1 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.

NOTES : Per roll Pro 5g, Fat 6g, Carb 35g, Fiber 1g, Sodium 299mg, 
Chol 35mg, Cal 219