Simple 2-way Rolls
 
 
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Ingredients
  • 2 c. ricotta cheese, whole fat
  • 2 pkgs (4-1/2 tsp.) yeast
  • 2 eggs (preferably from pastured chickens)
  • 1 tsp. sea or Celtic salt
  • 2 Tbls. butter, melted
  • ⅓ c. warm water
  • ¼ c. cane sugar, divided
  • ½ tsp. baking soda
  • 4-1/2 to 5 c. flour (preferably organic)
Instructions
  1. In large bowl, combine 1 Tbls. sugar with ⅓ c. water.
  2. Sprinkle yeast over sugar water and let sit until foamy.
  3. Meanwhile combine ricotta cheese, eggs and butter in bowl.
  4. Mix together dry ingredients (4-1/2 cup flour, remaining sugar, salt and baking soda).
  5. Keep ½ cup flour set aside.
  6. When yeast is foamy, combine all ingredients in large bowl and mix until dough comes together.
  7. Turn out onto floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes adding flour as needed.
  8. Dough should feel elastic and smooth, not dry but not sticking to your fingers.
  9. Allow to rise in a warm place in a large buttered bowl covered with plastic wrap until doubled in size.
  10. When doubled, turn out on floured surface and knead for 30 seconds.
  11. Heat oven to 350˚
  12. For making dinner rolls:
  13. Weigh* your dough by ounces or grams and divide by 24. Break off pieces of dough in the determined weight and lightly knead making a smooth ball by rolling the edges underneath. Place each dough piece in a 9”x13”, lightly greased, baking dish. Make a grid of 6 across by 4 down. They do not need to be touching. Bake at 350˚ until rolls are golden brown on top and firm to the touch.
  14. For making hamburger rolls:
  15. Weigh* your dough by ounces or grams and divide by 12. Break off pieces of dough in the determined weight and lightly knead making a smooth ball by rolling the edges underneath. Place each dough piece on a baking sheet lined with parchment. Make sure to leave about 2” between rolls. They will double in size. Bake at 350˚ until rolls are golden brown on top and firm to the touch.
Recipe by Mr. Farmer's Daughter at https://www.mrfarmersdaughter.com/simple-2-way-rolls/