Honey Yeast Rolls

Honey Yeast Rolls

Ingredients:

2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast

1 cup warm water (105°-115° F)

1/4 cup honey

3 tablespoons canola oil

1 1/4 teaspoons salt

1 egg, lightly beaten

4 cups bread flour

vegetable cooking spray

1 tablespoon butter, melted

1 tablespoon honey

Directions:

-In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the yeast and warm water.

-Add the honey, oil, salt and egg and mix well.

-Add 3 cups of the flour and mix until the dough comes together in a sticky mass.

-With the mixer on low speed, add the remaining 1 cup flour and mix until it is incorporated into the dough.

-Switch to the dough hook and continue kneading on low speed until the dough is smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes.

-Form the dough into a ball and transfer to a lightly oiled bowl, turning once to coat.

-Cover the bowl with a damp kitchen towel and let the dough rise in a warm, draft-free spot until it doubles in bulk, about 2 hours.

-Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 30 seconds.

-Cover and let rest for 10 minutes.

-Punch the dough down and divide into 12 equal portions.

-Shape each portion into a ball and place into a round, lightly greased baking dish, spacing evenly.

-Cover and let rise in a warm, draft-free place for 20 minutes.

-Mix together the melted butter and honey and brush lightly over the tops of the rolls.

-Bake at 400° for 13-15 minutes or until lightly browned.

-Serve warm or at room temperature.

Source: As seen on Annie?s Eats, originally adapted from A cookie a day