Kaiser Rolls
Crusty, chewy, sturdy rolls great for sandwiches and burgers
Prep Time 2 hours hrs 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 2 hours hrs 35 minutes mins
- 3 cups AP flour
- 1 1/2 tsp instant yeast
- 1 1/2 tsp sugar
- 1 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp butter melted or oil
- 3/4 cup water
Combine all the ingredients in the bowl of a stand mixer with the dough hook. Knead until the dough forms a smooth ball and clears the sides and bottom of the bowl. Adjust the water and flour as needed. This is a stiff dough but it should still be smooth and pliable.
Place in a greased bowl or bucket and allow it to rise until it is doubled.
Cut the dough into 8 pieces and form them into dough rounds.
Using a kaiser stamp, gently mark each round with the design. Be careful not to cut all the way through to the bottom of the dough. You want to make shallow cuts enough to show the design but not to totally divide the dough into pieces.
Place them stamp side down on a parchment lined baking sheet and cover with greased plastic wrap. Allow to rise for 45 min to 1 hour, until they are almost doubled in volume and if you poke one gently it springs back slowly and leaves a small indentation.
Flip them back over and egg wash and sprinkle with seeds if you are doing that.
Bake at 425 for 15-17 minutes or until golden and at least 200 degrees inside.