Kaiser Rolls- Semi Whole Wheat or White (Bread Machine)

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups water
• 1 tablespoon butter (softened)
• 1 1/2 egg whites (beaten until stiff)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2-2 1/4 cups bread flour
• 1 cup whole wheat flour (you can substitute white and leave out the wheat gluten below)
• 1 tablespoon vital wheat gluten (aids in rising, not necessary)
• 1 tablespoon bread machine yeast
• 1 egg white
• 2 tablespoons milk
• poppy seed (optional) or sesame seed (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Combine all ingredients EXCEPT 1 Egg White and 2 tablespoons milk, those are for the egg wash. Place in machine in the order listed above or as described by your bread machine manual.

2. 2

   Set machine to "DOUGH" cycle.

3. 3

   After machine cycle stops take dough out and divide into eight balls on a lightly oiled surface. Shape dough into rolls by rolling flat and imprinting with a Kaiser stamp or by using this easy roll and knot technique from King Arthur Flour- http://www.kingarthurflour.com/blog/2008/02/28/all-tied-up-shaping-kaiser-rolls/. Transfer rolls to baking sheet.

4. 4

   Cover with a warm lightly damp towel and allow to rest for thirty minutes. Preheat oven to 4255 degrees F.

5. 5

   Glaze tops of rolls with egg white mixture and top with seeds (optional).

6. 6

   Bake for 15-20 minutes at 425 degrees F or until golden brown.