Crusty French Rolls Recipe
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Crusty French Rolls

By: Donna Washburn, Heather Butt 
"Save time by letting your bread machine knead the dough for these hearty, chewy rolls with a wonderful golden crust. 'They're the best eaten the day they're baked or frozen for later,' Donna adds."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (40)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
25 Min
Ready In:
45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 18 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups water (70 to 80 degrees F)
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 1/2 cups bread flour
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1 tablespoon cornmeal
  • 1 egg white
  • 1 tablespoon water

Directions

  1. In bread machine pan, place the first five ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select dough setting (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed). When cycle is completed, turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Divide into 18 portions; shape each into a round ball. Place on a lightly greased baking sheets; sprinkle with cornmeal. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes. beat egg white and water; brush over dough. Bake at 375 degrees F for 15 minutes; brush again with glaze. Bake 10 minutes longer or until golden brown.

Footnotes

  • Editor's Note: This recipe can be prepared in a 1-1/2-or 2-pound bread machine.
  • Nutritional Analysis: One roll equals 101 calories, 133 mg sodium, 0 cholesterol, 20 gm carbohydrate, 4 gm protein, trace fat. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 1, 2008 by Kate   view full review
These are amazing! I've been looking and looking for a good recipe for crusty rolls and this...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 16, 2010 by footballgrl16   view full review
This recipe delivers exactly what it claims--a crusty, chewy plain french roll. I love plain...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 13, 2007 by LYNN ANNE   view full review
Flawless! Made these with 1 cup white whole wheat flour and the rest bread flour, everything...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 17, 2008 by Michigan Mommy   view full review
These were wonderful! My husband and kids loved them. The dough was a little dry so I added...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2009 by JulieCC   view full review
These were very good. I liked the texture and so did my family. I made six "hoagie buns"...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2009 by Abigail Dawn   view full review
These are really good. Will use this recipe again. Only complaints with recipe as is is that...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 19, 2010 by Doug   view full review
First time I have made bread rolls. These were very crusty - in fact the crust somewhat...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 6, 2009 by Teri   view full review
I really liked the rolls that I got from this recipe. The only reason that I gave it a four...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 1, 2008 by Ravnsmoke   view full review
These were amazingly good. Crisp and chewy crust, tender inside. I actually had to hide the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 19, 2011 by Dianne   view full review
I love a good crusty roll and these fit the bill. I followed the recipe, using my bread...

 

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