Feather Rolls

• to taste all-purpose flour
• to taste pita bread
• 3/4 cupall-purpose flour
• 3 3/4 tspactive dry yeast
• 1 cupdry milk powder
• 1 1/2 cupswater
• 1/3 cupvegetable oil
• to taste granulated sugar
• to taste honey
• 2 eggs
• 1 tspsalt

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Method

1. 1

   Wash hands with soap and water.

2. 2

   Mix 2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour, dry yeast, and non-fat dry milk in large mixer bowl. Add water, oil, and sugar (or honey). Mix well 1 to 2 minutes.

3. 3

   Turn off mixer, cover, and let dough sit for 10 minutes.

4. 4

   Add eggs and salt. Turn on mixer. Add remaining flour, 1 cup at a time, until dough begins to form a ball.

5. 5

   Knead for 5 to 6 minutes. Dough should be very soft and manageable. Stiff dough produces heavy, dry rolls. If dough stiffens while mixing, drizzle a little warm water over dough as it kneads.

6. 6

   Dough may be used immediately or covered and stored in the refrigerator for several days.

7. 7

   Lightly oil hands and counter top if needed. Shape immediately into rolls. Let rise until very light.

8. 8

   Bake at 350 °F for 18 to 20 minutes. Do not overbake.