Raisin Bread Rolls

Ingredients

• 3 1/2 Cups Bread Flour (plus about a handful for kneading)
• 4 Tbsp Butter (Melted)
• 1 Tsp Salt
• 1 Cup Milk (Warm)
• 2 Tsp Sugar (for proofing the Yeast)
• 1 Tbsp Yeast
• 1/3 Cup Sugar
• 1/2 Cup Raisins
• 1/2 Tbsp Cinnamon
• 2 Eggs
• 1 Egg (Egg wash )

Instructions

1. 1

   Proof the yeast by dissolving the yeast, and the two teaspoons of sugar in the warm milk stir well and set aside for about 5 minutes.

2. 2

   In another large bowl, combine the flour, salt, Cinnamon, and sugar. Make a well at the center and add the proofed yeast, eggs, melted butter, and raisins. Mix until a soft and sticky dough is formed.

3. 3

   Cover the dough and leave to rest for 15 minutes

4. 4

   Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes until a soft, smooth, and elastic dough is formed.

5. 5

   Divide the dough into twelve pieces. Use your fingers to flatten it out and roll it up tightly (as you would roll up a mat and place the rolls on a parchment-lined baking tray.

6. 6

   Cover the rolls with a clean kitchen towel and leave them to rise in a warm place for 1 hr to 1 hr 15 minutes till doubled in size.

7. 7

   To make the egg wash, crack one egg, and whisk with a tablespoon of water.

8. 8

   Brush the bread rolls with the egg wash and place in a preheated oven, and bake at 350F for 15 to 20 minutes or till golden brown.