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Old Bay Buns

Reggie Dwork <reggie@jeff-and-reggie.com>
Wed, 18 Apr 2018 15:36:27 -0700
v118.n015.4
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                               Buns, Old Bay

Recipe By     :Alyssa
Serving Size  : 8     Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Bread-Bakers Mailing List       Breads/Muffins/Rolls
                 Hand Made                       Low Fat
                 Posted                          Side Dish
                 Snacks                          Stand Mixer

   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1                cup  warm water -- (between 110-115F)
   1               tbsp  active dry yeast -- or 2 1/4 tsp instant yeast
   3 1/4           cups  all-purpose flour -- divided
      1/4           cup  olive oil
   2               tbsp  honey
      1/2           tsp  garlic powder
   1               tbsp  Old Bay seasoning
   2                tsp  salt -- divided

Homemade Old Bay buns - perfect for sandwiches, burgers - or just 
ripping off pieces and snacking. These rolls contain all of the 
features you'd hope for in a bun. For starters, they have a hearty 
crust that juxtaposes perfectly with their soft and springy interior. 
You can taste a hint of the olive oil and a slight zip from the Old 
Bay and garlic powder. But not too much zip that it gets it the way 
of whatever flavor you've got going on between the two bun halves. 
You can freeze half the batch and defrost over the next few weeks 
when you're in serious need of a homemade bread fix.

In the bowl of a stand mixer, pour water, then yeast. Using a whisk, 
stir in 1/4 cup of the flour. Let mixture alone for approx. 10 
minutes, or until it is frothy and yeast has activated. Add olive 
oil, honey, garlic powder, Old Bay seasoning, and 1/2 tsp of the salt 
and whisk again until all ingredients are integrated. Add the rest of 
the flour (3 cups) and salt (1 1/2 tsp), and mix (preferably with 
dough hook) on low speed until mixture takes the form of a solid 
dough, approx. 2 to 3 minutes.

Cover bowl with plastic wrap or a damp cloth towel and let dough sit 
for 20 minutes before continuing. Flip dough over and continue 
kneading on low speed for a few more minutes, until dough is more 
solidified and is smooth.

Grease a separate bowl and transfer dough from mixer to greased bowl. 
Brush top of dough with a bit of olive oil. Cover tightly with 
plastic wrap and place bowl in a warm place for dough to  rise. You 
want the dough to double, which should take approx. one hour (more or 
less given the temperature of your kitchen)..

Once dough has doubled, grease a baking sheet and set aside. Place 
dough on another work surface and push down to reduce air bubbles 
(extra kneading is not necessary). Separate dough into eight equal 
sections, and work each section into a circular shape by transferring 
dough back and forth in your hands. Place each dough ball at least 1 
1/2" apart on baking sheet. Cover rolls on baking sheet with plastic 
wrap (loosely) and let rise again for 35 to 40 minutes. Preheat oven to 400F.

Once oven has preheated and rolls have risen for the second time, 
sprinkle tops of rolls with a little bit of flour and snip an "x" 
into the tops of rolls with kitchen shears (optional). Bake for 15 to 
18 minutes, or until crust of rolls are golden brown and rolls are 
cooked through. Remove to wire rack to cool. Rolls can be served warm 
or room temperature.

Notes:
Rolls can easily be frozen for up to one month.

Adapted from "Pesto Rolls" in The Art & Soul of Baking by Sur La 
Table and Cindy Mushet

Source:
   "Adapted from "Pesto Rolls" in The Art & Soul of Baking by Sur La 
Table and Cindy Mushet"
S(Internet address):
   "<https://www.mysequinedlife.com/homemade-old-bay-buns/>"
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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 266 Calories; 7g Fat (24.9% 
calories from fat); 6g Protein; 44g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 
0mg Cholesterol; 536mg Sodium.  Exchanges: 2 1/2 Grain(Starch); 0 
Lean Meat; 1 1/2 Fat; 1/2 Other Carbohydrates.

NOTES : 2018 - 0306