kaiser rolls

How To Make kaiser rolls

• Step 1
  In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm water.
• Step 2
  Add 1 tablespoon sugar; let stand for 5 minutes.
• Step 3
  Add the remaining warm water and sugar and 4 cups flour. Beat until smooth
• Step 4
  Add the oil, salt, Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. 
 Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top.
• Step 5
  Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. 

• Step 6
  Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into 16 pieces. I weigh out 1 oz. pieces.I roll the dough out into a 4-5 inch rope and do a double knot. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. 

• Step 7
  Beat egg white and cold water; brush over rolls. Sprinkle with poppy and/or sesame seeds. 

• Step 8
  
 Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven and cool
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