Sweet bread rolls (Egyptian Shoreek)

• servings: 6 servings
• active time: 10 minutes
• total time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

2 cups all purpose flour

1/3 cup granulated sugar.

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 Tablespoon dry yeast.

1/8 teaspoon salt.

1 large egg

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/4 cup oil (, or melted butter. Note1)

3/4 to 1 cup warm milk

Extra sugar for sprinkling

1 large egg.

1 Tablespoon water or milk.

1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract Optional.

Directions

In a deep bowl combine dry ingredients well.

Add oil or butter if using and mix.

Beat the egg with vanilla extract and mix.

Gradually mix in the warm milk until you achieve a dough that is soft but not too sticky.

Place dough on a lightly oiled bowl. Cover and let it rise for two hours or until doubled.

Punch the dough, cover and let it rise for another 2 hours. Note2 and Note3

Divide the dough into 6 equal parts, roll each part into a ball. Note4

Shape each ball into a rope, then shape them tucking the end under.

Place the rolls in a baking dish lined with parchment paper.

Cover and let it rise for another 30 minutes.

Pre-heat oven to 350F.

Brush the rolls with egg wash and sprinkle with granulated sugar.

Bake for 15-20 minutes checking them after 12 minutes until they are golden brown.

Nutrition

• Calories: 319 kcal
• Total Fat: 12 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Trans Fat: 0.04 g
• Cholesterol: 31 mg
• Sodium: 143 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 46 g
• Dietary Fiber: 1 g
• Total Sugars: 13 g
• Protein: 7 g