Brötchen (Dinner Rolls)

Instructions

1. 1

   Pour 2½ cups flour into a large bowl and form a well in the center.

2. 2

   In a separate container, mix yeast, sugar, and two tablespoons of water (the water comes from the 1 cup listed above ).

3. 3

   Pour the yeast mixture into the well but do not mix with the flour at this time.

4. 4

   Cover the bowl with a cloth and set it in a warm place for 15 minutes.

5. 5

   Add the remaining water and oil and beat until mixed.

6. 6

   Turn dough out on counter top and knead until smooth.

7. 7

   Add the remaining ½ cup flour as needed.

8. 8

   Put dough in a bowl, cover, and let it rise until double in size.

9. 9

   Punch down and divide the dough into 12 parts.

10. 10

    Shape into oval rolls and place 3" apart on a greased and floured cookie sheet.

11. 11

    Cover and let rise until double in size.

12. 12

    Beat egg white and 1 teaspoon water with a fork until frothy and brush on the rolls.

13. 13

    Bake in a preheated oven at 450° F for 15 to 20 minutes until golden brown.