twenty minute buns

Ingredients

• Servings: 18
• 2 tablespoons fast-rising yeast
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 2 cups warm water
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 6 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 egg white
• 2 tablespoons water

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 20 mins


• in a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
• add oil, 2 cups of flour and the salt; stir well to combine. add the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring well after each addition. when the dough has pulled together, turn it out a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes. lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 40 minutes.
• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
• turn the dough out a lightly floured surface and divide into three equal pieces. divide each big piece into 6 small ones. form the pieces into rounds. place the rounds into the prepared pan. cover the rolls with a damp cloth or plastic wrap and let rise until doubled in volume, about 20 minutes.
• beat together the egg white and water. gently brush the risen rolls with the egg wash and then bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 15 minutes or until the rolls are golden brown.