Buttermilk Rye Rolls

Method10 steps · about 1 hr 40 min

1. 1

   Step 1: Heat the buttermilk (2 cups) to medium warm, don´t boil it.

   Uses 2 cups buttermilk

2. 2

   Step 2: Add flour (2 ¼ cups), yeast, sugar (1 tbsp.) and salt (1 tbsp.) to a mixing bowl and blend briefly.

   Uses 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour · 2 cups rye flour · 1 tbsp. instant yeast · 1 tbsp. sugar · 1 tbsp. salt

3. 3

   Step 3: Add buttermilk to the bowl while mixing.

   Uses lukewarm buttermilk · flour yeast sugar and salt mixture

4. 4

   Step 4: Knead for about 10 min. and allow to rise for 30 min. in a warm place.

   Proof dough · 30 minUses rye roll dough

5. 5

   Step 5: Knead dough briefly and shape to a rectangle.

   Uses risen rye dough

6. 6

   Step 6: Cut into 8 pieces and set on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

   Uses rectangular rye dough

7. 7

   Step 7: Slash with a sharp knife and sprinkle lightly with flour.

   Uses eight shaped rye rolls · a little all-purpose flour for dusting

8. 8

   Step 8: Allow to raise for another 20 to 30 min.

   Second proof · 30 minUses slashed flour-dusted rolls

9. 9

   Step 9: In the meantime, preheat the oven to 400 F and place a large heatproof bowl or pan with about 1-2 cups of water in the oven.

10. 10

    Step 10: Bake the rolls for 20 - 25 min.

    Bake rolls · 25 minUses proofed rye rolls