These rolls are GREAT!
I just finished my second batch, since the first turned out picture perfect. This time I decided to double the recipe (per recommendations above) and go for bread-bowls for soup.
It worked pretty well, I divided the doubled dough into 8 "bowls" which were just a little bit too small to be properly a bread-bowl, but worked just fine just the same. :)
Also, a little tip. In my haste to get them ready, I completely forgot about the egg wash, and didn't remember until I checked on them probably 10 minutes into their baking. My wife suggested brushing on some Olive Oil, and sure enough it created a VERY good crust and color. Not exactly the same as the egg wash would've been, but an excellent save if you forget.
Thanks again for the great recipe, It's a lot of time invested but completely worth it. :D
Dave, these would indeed make wonderful bread bowls - thanks for the inspiration, I'll have to try that next time. And thanks for the olive oil tip, as well- bet that makes a tasty crust... PJH
March 27, 2011 at 11:44pm