Abigail's Dinner Rolls

Ingredients

• 1 large egg, room temperature
• Warm water (80°F), enough to equal 1½ cups plus 2 tablespoons when combined with the egg
• ¼ cup vegetable oil
• ½ cup sugar
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 4¼ cups bread flour
• 2½ teaspoons quick-rise yeast

Instructions

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   Prepare the dough. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the egg and enough warm water to equal 1½ cups plus 2 tablespoons. Add the oil, sugar, salt, bread flour, and yeast. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.

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   Knead until smooth. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8–10 minutes, or until smooth, elastic, and slightly tacky to the touch. Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl and cover.

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   Let the dough rise. Place the bowl in a warm spot and let the dough rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

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   Shape the rolls. Punch down the dough and turn it onto a lightly floured surface. Divide the dough into 24 equal pieces and shape each piece into a smooth ball.

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   Rise again. Arrange the rolls in greased baking pans, leaving a little space between them. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

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   Bake until golden. Bake at 350°F for 20–30 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and the rolls are cooked through.

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   Cool and serve. Allow the rolls to cool for a few minutes before serving warm.