Panini al latticello e miele

Ingredienti

• 2 tablespoon warm water (from the tap, ~100°F)
• 2 teaspoon instant yeast (or active dry yeast, 6 g)
• 1 cup buttermilk (warm, 236 g)
• 3 oz unsalted butter (divided, 85 g)
• 1/4 cup honey (divided, 84 g)
• 3 cup all-purpose flour (400 g)
• 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• Oil or nonstick cooking spray
• Salted butter for brushing at the end (optional)
• Extra flour for rolling
• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon water or milk

Preparazione

1. 1

   Add warm water and a teaspoon of honey to a small bowl, sprinkle the yeast over the liquid surface and let it bloom for 5 - 10 minutes, the mixture should puff up.

2. 2

   Microwave the buttermilk in a large measuring cup or glass bowl for 30 seconds to warm it up. Melt 2 oz of butter in the microwave for 30 seconds. Add the melted butter and honey to the warm buttermilk, and stir to combine. Ensure the liquid mixture is below 110°F, it should be warm to the touch and not piping hot.

3. 3

   In a stand mixer bowl, add flour and salt, stir to distribute evenly. Pour the warm milk mixture and bloomed yeast mixture over it, and knead with the dough hook on speed 2 for about 10 minutes. The dough will still start to pull away from the side of the bowl, but will still be very soft and somewhat sticky.

4. 4

   Oil a glass bowl, your hands and the dough scraper. Scrape the dough out of the mixing bowl onto a floured surface, quickly shape it into a ball and place it in the oiled bowl. Cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 - 2 hours until at least double in size.

5. 5

   Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.

6. 6

   Shape the buns into Lion House Rolls: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and roll out into a rectangle 12”x15” and about ¼” thick.

7. 7

   Melt the remaining 1 oz of unsalted butter and brush the surface of the dough with the melted butter.

8. 8

   Use a pizza wheel to cut the dough sheet in half, horizontally. Then cut each half into six rectangles about 2 ½”x6”. Roll each of the small rectangles up and place on the prepared baking sheet seam side down, spaced 1” - 2” apart.

9. 9

   Shape the buns into round dinner rolls: Skip step 6-8 and simply divide the dough into 12 equal portions and shape into round balls. Place dough on the prepared baking sheet equal distance apart.

10. 10

    Cover the rolls with a sheet of oiled plastic wrap and let rise for 1 hour.

11. 11

    Preheat the oven to 375°F.

12. 12

    Beat 1 large egg with a tablespoon of water or milk to make the egg wash. Lightly brush egg wash over the top of the rolls and bake for 15 - 20 minutes until golden brown.

13. 13

    Remove the rolls from the oven and brush the top with melted salted butter if desired.