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Pour 2½ cups flour into a
large bowl and form a well in the center.
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In a separate container,
mix yeast, sugar, and two tablespoons of water (the water comes from
the 1 cup listed above ).
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Pour the yeast mixture
into the well but do not mix with the flour at this time.
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Cover the bowl with a
cloth and set it in a warm place for 15 minutes.
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Add the remaining water
and oil and beat until mixed.
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Turn dough out on counter
top and knead until smooth.
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Add the remaining ½ cup
flour as needed.
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Put dough in a bowl,
cover, and let it rise until double in size.
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Punch down and divide the
dough into 12 parts.
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Shape into oval rolls and
place 3" apart on a greased and floured cookie sheet.
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Cover and let rise until
double in size.
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Beat egg white and 1
teaspoon water with a fork until frothy and brush on the rolls.
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Bake in a preheated oven
at 450° F for 15 to 20 minutes until golden brown.
Note: Makes 12 Rolls
