They are now a staple in my own home.
This isnt your average dinner roll!
It starts with a classic challah dough, but it’s shaped into small knotted rolls.
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When the yeast doesnt properly activate, you’ll get dense and flat pucks.
If not, you may need fresher yeast.
Be sure to check thebest beforedate on the package.
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It may feel a little too wet, but dont add more flour.
After its first rise, itll become easier to work with.
Sprinkle a little bit of flour onto your counterstart with about 1 tablespoon.
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You don’t want to add too much flour to the dough.
Proofing is an important step you should not skip.
Then, transfer them into a large zip top freezer bag for up to 2 months.
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Give them an egg wash and bake!
Freeze baked rolls: Bake the challah rolls and cool them fully.
Transfer them into a zip top freezer bag and freeze them for up to 2 months.
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Defrost them at room temperature for 30 to 45 minutes before enjoying!
Let sit for 5 minutes.
The yeast should be fragrant and appear foamythis means the yeast is active.
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If it does not, you will need to start over with fresher yeast.
Add the eggs and 3 tablespoons olive oil to the yeast mixture.
Mix with a fork to combine.
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Add the flour and salt.
It will be a little tacky and sticky, resist the urge to add more flour!
While the dough is proofing, line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Lightly flour a clean work surface.
Scrape the dough onto it and use a sharp knife to divide the dough into 12 equal pieces.
I use a kitchen scale to ensure they are all the same size, but feel free to estimate.
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While shaping, keep the dough under a clean kitchen towel until ready to shape.
Use both hands to roll a piece of dough into a 12-inch rope.
Start on one end and coil it into a spiral, tucking the end underneath and pinching to seal.
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Transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
Repeat with remaining dough.
In a small bowl, whisk the egg and water.
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Using a pastry brush, paint the egg wash on each roll.
Sprinkle with sesame or poppy seeds, if using.
Bake the rolls for 18 to 24 minutes, turning the baking sheet once halfway through.
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Bake until golden brown.
If using a thermometer to check for doneness, it should read 190F to 195F.
Let cool before serving.
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