Things You'll Need:
- 1 1/2 tsp. salt
- 3/4 tsp. baking soda
- 3 tbsp. sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 5 c. all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4-oz. package active dry yeast
- 6 tbsp. melted unsalted butter plus extra for brushing the tops of the rolls before baking
- 1 1/2 c. buttermilk
- 2 1/2 tsp. poppy seeds or sesame seeds (optional)
- Plastic Wrap
- Groceries
- 2 9-inch Round Cake Pans
- Mixing Bowls
- Pastry Brushes
- Saucepans
- Spoons
- Plastic Wrap
- Saucepans
- Spoons
- Mixing bowls
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Step 1
Pour 1/4 c. very warm water (like a hot bath) into a small bowl and sprinkle the yeast into the bowl. Stir gently and let stand 5 minutes, or until a foam rises to the surface.
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Step 2
Heat the buttermilk in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly, until just warm. Remove from heat.
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Step 3
Stir in the yeast mixture, melted butter, eggs and sugar.
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Step 4
Mix the flour, baking soda and salt in a large bowl and make a well in the center.
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Step 5
Pour the liquid ingredients into the well and mix until the dough holds together.
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Step 6
Turn the dough out onto a slightly floured surface and knead, adding flour as necessary, until the dough is smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes.
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Step 7
Form the dough into a ball and place in a large buttered bowl.
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Step 8
Turn the dough until it is coated with butter, cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and let stand in a warm spot until the mixture has doubled in volume, about 1 1/2 hours.
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Step 9
Butter two 9-inch round cake pans.
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Step 10
Punch the risen dough down and knead briefly inside the bowl.
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Step 11
Cut the dough into 18 equal pieces.
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Step 12
Place a piece of dough on a work surface and tuck the dough underneath itself, turning as you tuck until you have formed a firm ball.
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Step 13
Repeat with the remaining dough and, as you work, place the rolls in the prepared cake pans.
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Step 14
Cover the cake pans with plastic wrap and let stand in a warm place until the rolls have doubled in volume, about 40 minutes.
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Step 15
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
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Step 16
Brush the tops of the rolls with melted butter and sprinkle with seeds (optional).
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Step 17
Bake rolls 20 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve warm.
