Turkish Açma Bread Rolls
Ingredients
- 2 cups warm water
- 1 cup liquid oil
- 1 tablespoon dry yeast
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 2 eggs (reserve one yolk for topping)
- flour as needed
For spreading
- room temperature butter
Preparation
Dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water and wait for it to foam
Add oil, egg (reserving one yolk for later), salt, and gradually add sifted flour to make a soft dough that does not stick to hands
Let the dough rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour
Divide the dough into 24 equal pieces
Spread each piece with a teaspoon of softened butter and roll into a log shape
Optionally twist two rolls together
Brush with the reserved egg yolk and sprinkle with sesame seeds
Let rise for another 50 minutes
Bake in a preheated oven at 190°C until golden brown
Tips
This recipe makes enough for two trays
Can be stored in the freezer
No milk is used; the dough is made with water
