Pumpernickel rolls

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2teaspoonsActive dry yeast
1cupWarm water
1tablespoonMelted butter
1teaspoonSugar
6tablespoonsDark molasses
1tablespoonCaraway seeds
½cupMashed potatoes
3tablespoonsMelted semi-sweet chocolate
2cupsRye flour
½cupWhole wheat flour
¼cupCornmeal
¼cupFlour
1Egg , slightly beaten
2tablespoonsPoppy seeds

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl dissolve the yeast in the water. Add the butter, sugar, and molasses and mix well. Stir in the caraway seeds, potatoes, chocolate, rye and wheat flours, and the cornmeal. Using your hands, mix the ingredients together, do not over handle. Form into a smooth ball. Grease a bowl, turn the dough into the bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Allow the dough to rise for 1¼ hours or until double in size. Flour the work surface and turn the dough out onto the floured surface and punch down. This will allow any gases to escape. Using your hands flatten the dough into a circle about 1 inch thick. Cut the dough into pieces and form each into a roll about 3 inches in diameter. Place the rolls on a parchment lined baking sheet. Brush the rolls with the egg wash and sprinkle with the poppy seeds. Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and allow to cool.

Yield: 18 rolls

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