These fancy rolls are not only beautiful, but they taste like a little piece of Heaven. They are probably one of the best I’ve ever had and I will be making them over and over again. Even after a few days they keep soft, which is not always the case with homemade rolls. As of their taste, they remind me somewhat of brioche. I also had them split and toasted like a bagel and they were great. I imagine they will look beautiful on any Holiday table and will be gone in a matter of minutes! Have a wonderful weekend friends! 🙂

Fancy Flower Rolls

{Printable recipe}

Ingredients:

• 1 cup (236 ml) warm milk
• 1/2 cup (118 ml) warm water
• 1/4 cup (50 g) sugar
• 2 tsp dry yeast
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) oil
• 3 ½ TBSP (50 g) butter-melted
• 1/3 cup (67 g) granulated sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• All-purpose flour (approx 4 and 1/2 cups or 580-600 g)
• 2 eggs, whites and yolks separated

Topping:

• egg yolks + 1 tsp milk
• Sesame seeds, poppy seeds, etc.

Preparation:

1. First combine warm milk, water and sugar. Mix well and sprinkle dry yeast over it.
2. Divide eggs
3. Place egg yolks in a small bowl and cover with plastic.
4. In a medium bowl lightly whisk egg whites, then add oil and melted butter.
5. Combine flour, salt and sugar in a mixer bowl with dough hooks.
6. When the yeast mixture becomes bubbly slowly pour into flour mixture and start mixing slowly. Just when combined, add egg mixture and mix until you get a compact, shiny dough ball.
7. Brush with oil, cover with plastic and let it rest until double in volume.
8. This dough will be really easy to work with, almost like the play dough.
9. Flour your working surface, place the dough on it, divide in half and then each half into 12 equal parts.
10. Lightly oil your hands, press and roll each piece into a 10 inch (25 cm) long stick, with about ½ inch (1.5 cm) diameter.
11. Take two sticks together and swirl them around as to a get a braid.
12. Connect the ends to form a bagel-like roll and place on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper.
13. Preheat your oven to 385 F or 195 C
14. Whisk egg yolks with 1 tsp of milk and brush the rolls
15. You may sprinkle them with sesame seeds, poppy seeds or any seeds of your choice.
16. Bake for about 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.

ENJOY!