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41 FALL BAKING

Garlic-Herb Rolls

MAKES ABOUT 24

Forget canned crescent rolls—these

homemade beauties are much better.

2 cups warm water

(105° to 110°)

2⁄3 cup instant nonfat dry milk

¼ cup plus 1 teaspoon sugar,

divided

1 (0.25-ounce) package

active dry yeast

6 cups all-purpose flour,

divided

1⁄3 cup plus 2 tablespoons

unsalted butter, melted

and divided

1 large egg

2 teaspoons kosher salt

Garlic-Herb Butter (recipe follows)

1. In the bowl of a stand mixer
   fitted with the paddle attachment,
   combine 2 cups warm water, dry
   milk, and 1 teaspoon sugar. Add
   yeast, and let stand until mixture
   is foamy, about 10 minutes.


2. With mixer on medium speed,
   add 2 cups flour, 1⁄3 cup melted
   butter, egg, salt, and remaining
   ¼ cup sugar, beating until
   combined, about 2 minutes. Switch
   to the dough hook attachment.
   Add 3 cups flour, and beat for
   2 minutes. Add remaining 1 cup

flour, and beat until combined

and dough pulls away from sides

of bowl, about 1 minute.

3. Turn out dough onto a lightly
   floured surface, and knead until
   smooth and elastic, 4 to 5 times.
   Spray a large bowl with cooking
   spray. Place dough in bowl, turning
   to grease top. Cover and let rise in
   a warm, draft-free place (75°) until
   doubled in size, 1 to 1½ hours.


4. Line 2 large rimmed baking
   sheets with parchment paper.


5. Turn out dough onto a lightly
   floured surface, and divide in half.
   Roll half of dough into a 14x12-inch
   rectangle, about ¼ inch thick. Cut
   into 12 (7x2-inch) rectangles. Brush
   with 1 tablespoon melted butter.
   Starting with one short side, roll
   up dough. Place on prepared pans.
   Repeat with remaining dough and
   remaining 1 tablespoon melted
   butter. Brush with Garlic-Herb
   Butter. Cover and let stand in
   a warm, draft-free place (75°)
   until puffed, about 30 minutes.


6. Preheat oven to 375°.


7. Bake until golden brown,
   15 to 20 minutes. Serve warm.

Garlic-Herb Butter

MAKES ABOUT ¼ CUP

¼ cup unsalted butter, melted

1 tablespoon roughly chopped

fresh parsley leaves

1 teaspoon dried Italian

seasoning

1 teaspoon garlic powder

½ teaspoon kosher salt

1. In a small bowl, stir together
   all ingredients. Use immediately.

KITCHEN TIP

For a decorative look, add a

few whole parsley leaves to

the Garlic-Herb Butter before

brushing on the rolls, or brush

with plain melted butter

instead for a more classic roll.