Irish Breakfast Rolls

Ingredients

• 6 cups plain white flour
• 3 large eggs (or egg substitute equivalent)
• 4 tablespoons cream
• 1 1/4 cups warm milk or water
• 1 tablespoon instant dried yeast (or one packet)
• 2 teaspoons salt

Directions

1. 1

   Mix the flour, yeast, and salt together in a large bowl, or follow directions on the yeast packet, using milk/water from the measured amount.

2. 2

   Mix the eggs together with the cream and the remaining milk/water and pour into the center of the flour.

3. 3

   Mix with a wooden spoon or your hands, drawing in the flour from the sides until the dough holds together. If the dough is too dry, add a little water (just a few drops at a time).

4. 4

   Knead for 2 or 3 minutes (or 1 with a dough hook) until the dough becomes smooth and does not stick to your hands.

5. 5

   Place the dough into an oiled bowl, cover, and leave to rise in a warm place until doubled in bulk (about an hour).

6. 6

   Knock the air out of the dough, knead for a few moments, and shape into a long roll. Cut the roll into 16 equal pieces.

7. 7

   Roughly flatten each piece into a circle and then roll up into a cylinder. Place each roll on a floured baking tray. Brush the tops lightly with beaten egg or cream and set aside for a further 20 minutes.

8. 8

   Bake at 230 degrees celsius/450 degrees fahrenheit/Gas 8, lowering the heat after 10 minutes. Cook for a further 10-15 minutes, until nicely browned.

9. 9

   Cool on a wire rack.