2tablespoons/20 grams dry yeast, or 2 ounces/60 grams fresh yeast
½cup/100 grams sugar
¾cup/180 milliliters oil
2cups/500 milliliters lukewarm water
1tablespoon/15 grams salt
Toppings:
1egg, beaten
Sesame seeds and/or poppy seeds
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INSTRUCTIONS
In a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook, sift the flour and add the yeast and sugar. Mix on low speed. Slowly drizzle in the oil and water, then add the salt. Continue kneading for 10 minutes, until the dough is smooth and elastic.
Transfer the dough to a greased bowl, cover with a kitchen towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise at room temperature for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) with convection/turbo mode, if available.
Divide the dough into 20 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a long rope. To braid: Bring one end of the dough strip to the center. Loop the other end through the hole created, and flip the second loop and thread the remaining end through, letting it peek out slightly.
Arrange the rolls on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
Brush each roll with beaten egg and sprinkle with sesame or poppy seeds.
Bake for 25 minutes, or until deeply golden. Check that the bottoms are golden brown before removing.
Let the rolls cool before serving. Enjoy fresh, or freeze for later. To reheat, warm in a low oven 120°F (50°C) until soft and fragrant.
RECIPE NOTES
These rolls pair beautifully with butter, jam, or a drizzle of honey.