Tuesday, December 11, 2007

Heart Shaped Honey Rolls

1 c. milk (2% is best)
1/4 c. honey
2 1/2 tsp. yeast
1/4 c. melted butter
2 egg yolks, beaten
4 c. bread flour
2 tsp. salt
2 tblsp. sugar

Warm milk and honey slightly. Add yeast and let stand until foamy. Blend in melted butter and egg yolks. Transfer mixture to large bowl. Blend together bread flour, salt and sugar; add to yeast mixture. Mix until mixture forms dough. Knead dough until smooth, about 10 minutes. Place dough in a large oiled bowl and cover. Place bowl in a warm place until dough doubles in size. punch down and form into 12 evenly sized balls. Make a 1/2 - 3/4 " cut into center of ball from one side to make heart shape. Place on a greased cookie sheet. Cover loosely and let rise until doubled in size. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Bake until golden brown, about 15-20 minutes. While baking, prepare glaze.

Glaze:
2 tblsp. honey
1/2 c. melted butter
2/3 c. powdered sugar
1/2 tsp. finely chopped lemon peel

Combine.

When rolls are done, liberally brush with glaze. Best served warm. (Makes 12)

From: Bag of Flour

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