Dinner Rolls

I found this recipe on thestayathomechef.com and wow.  It's the first time I've actually gotten bread dough to have that velvety feel.  Love.  This was a definite good addition to the Thanksgiving spread.  Will make again!

Dinner Rolls

2 c. whole milk

2 T. instant dry yeast (I used quick rise)

1/4 c. sugar

2 t. salt

6 T. salted butter, softened

2 large eggs

6 cups flour, divided 5 1/2 c. and 1/2 c.  (I used 600 grams and 60 grams to begin with)

1 T. salted butter melted

Microwave the milk in 30 second intervals until it reaches 100 to 110 degrees.

In the bowl of a stand mixer with a dough hook, combine the warm milk, yeast, salt, softened butter, eggs and 5 1/2 c. flour.

Start on low speed.  Once the flour starts to incorporate, increase the speed to medium.  Slowly add the remaining 1/2 c. of flour until the dough pulls away from the sides.  The dough mixture should be slightly sticky and soft. The amount of flour is an estimate and you should go by feel.  I ended up using more like 1 c. or more of flour, not 1/2 cup.  

Transfer the dough to a large lightly oiled bowl.  Cover with plastic wrap and set aside to rise until about double in size.  The recipe said this should take about 90 minutes but mine didn't take that long.  (Maybe since i used quick rise?).  My dough was so soft!!

Lightly grease a 13 x 18 baking sheet.  Punch down the dough and divide into 24 equal pieces.  (With the flour I added, mine were 69 grams.)  Place your hand into a cupping shape parallel to a clean countertop.  Place the dough ball between your palm and the countertop for approximately 30 seconds until you have a smooth round ball.

Place the rolls on the prepared baking sheet.  Cover again and rise until double in size, about an hour. (mine took less)

Bake in a 375 degree oven for 12 to 14 minutes until lightly browned.  (at least 190 degrees internal temp)

Just before they are done, brush them with the melted butter.

Let the rolls rest on the baking sheet for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool.

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degrees are in Fahrenheit.

c = cup

t = teaspoon

T = tablespoon

Peanut Butter Cup 'Cookies'

Looking for a way to use up that leftover Halloween candy?  Try this with Peanut Butter Cups!!  Basic, but still attractive and delicious.

Peanut Butter Cup 'Cookies'

Whatever # of leftover peanut butter cups you are looking to get rid of

Double the amount of Ritz crackers as you have PB cups

On parchment paper or a baking mat, place a ritz cracker with a peanut butter cup on top.  Put in a 350 degree oven for 90 seconds for when the tops of the cups just start to get shiny but not melted.

Remove from the oven and top each with another ritz cracker.

Freeze the new sandwich cookies for about 15 minutes to set them up.