400mlsoy milkwarm, (other plant milks eg oat milk can be substituted)
2tablespoonsolive oil
2tablespoonssoy milk
2tablespoonssesame seedsoptional
Instructions
Place 600g strong white bread flour in a large mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, along with a 7g sachet of instant yeast and a teaspoon of fine sea salt. Whisk gently to combine.
Heat 400ml soy milk in a small saucepan until it’s just warm. You should be able to touch it with your fingertip and not feel that it is too hot or too cold. if it feels too hot leave it to cool before continuing with the recipe.
Stir through 2 tablespoons olive oil and add the milk mixture to the flour. Stir to combine.
Knead for 7 minutes (using your hands or a dough hook fitted to a stand mixer) until you have a smooth, elastic dough. Grease a separate bowl and transfer the dough to it. Turn the ball of dough in the bowl to cover in the oil and then cover the bowl with a damp tea towel. Leave to rise for an hour or until doubled in size. The time may vary depending on the warmth of your kitchen.
Once doubled in size tip the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface. Divide into six and roll into balls.
Place on a baking tray lined with non-stick baking paper and leave for another 30-45 minutes to prove (rise again).
Pre-heat the oven to 200°C (fan)/180°C/gas mark 6/400°F.
Once the rolls have doubled in size brush with soy milk and using your hands carefully dip into a bowl of sesame seeds, turning as you go to cover the edges.
Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes until golden brown. Remove from the oven and cool on a wire rack.
Notes
Nutritional information is approximate and is intended as a guide only.
Best served immediately but can be stored in a bread bin or airtight container for 2 days.
These rolls can also be served as smaller dinner rolls (with or without the sesame seeds). Divide the dough into 12 balls instead of six and reduce the cooking time by 10 minutes.
These rolls can be frozen. For best results freeze once shaped, then defrost, allow to rise and bake.