You can and should make your own hot dog and hamburger rolls!

It's been a crazy holiday season with lots of shopping, wrapping decorating and of course bread baking. I didn't have time however to post all of my experiences here. Before the Christmas extravaganza began I found a recipe on allrecipes.com for hamburger and hot dog rolls. I just had to try it. I must say it was an amazing success. The rolls turned out so good. In fact they were so great that I actually made them as dinner rolls one night too. They are buttery and warm and light and fluffy. Truly wonderful. If you have a great burger recipe make these rolls and you're burger will be extraordinary!

 

Ingredients

1 cup milk

1/2 cup water

1/4 cup butter

4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 (.25 ounce) package instant yeast

2 tablespoons white sugar

1 1/2 teaspoons salt

1 egg

Directions

1.In a small saucepan, heat milk, water and butter until very warm.

2.In a large bowl, mix together 1 3/4 cup flour, yeast, sugar and salt. Mix milk mixture into flour mixture, and then mix in egg. Stir in the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, beating well after each addition. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes. ( I just let the dough hook do the work in my Kitchen aid mixer)

3.Divide dough into 12 equal pieces. Shape into smooth balls, and place on a greased baking sheet. Flatten slightly. Cover, and let rise for 30 to 35 minutes.

4.Bake at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 10 to 12 minutes, or until golden brown.

5.For Hot Dog Buns: Shape each piece into a 6x4 inch rectangle. Starting with the longer side, roll up tightly, and pinch edges and ends to seal. Let rise about 20 to 25 minutes. Bake as above. These buns are pretty big. I usually make 16 instead of 12.