Versatile Bread

Description

This is a wonderfully flavored and versatile bread. You can use it to make focaccia loaves, cinnamon rolls, hamburger buns, or dinner rolls. This recipe makes bread baking a snap!

Ingredients

  • 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
  • 1 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl
  2. dissolve yeast in warm water. Let stand until creamy
  3. about 10 minutes. Lightly grease two baking sheets.
  4. In a large bowl
  5. combine the yeast mixture with the sugar
  6. salt
  7. oil and 1 cup of flour; stir well to combine. Stir in the remaining flour
  8. 1/2 cup at a time
  9. beating well after each addition. When the dough has pulled together
  10. turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and supple
  11. about 8 minutes.
  12. Lightly oil a large bowl
  13. place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume
  14. about 1 hour.
  15. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Divide the dough into twelve equal pieces and form into rounds. Place the rounds on prepared baking sheets. Cover the rolls with a damp cloth and let rise until doubled in volume
  16. about 40 minutes.
  17. Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes
  18. or until golden brown. Place on a wire rack to cool.

Prep Time: 30 mins

Cook Time: 30 mins

Total Time: 2 hrs 45 mins

Servings: 12

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