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Pumpkin Seed Rolls

These rolls might be a little parsnickity to make but they do come out quite nice and the seeds really add a lot of flavor. They are well worth the work. Pumpkin Seed Rolls (Adapted from Milk Street ) Sponge: 1/2 c rye flour 1/2 c warm water 1 T honey 2t yeast Dough: 1 c pepitas 1/2 c sesame seeds 4 T butter, cut into 4 pieces 2 1/2 c bread flour 1 c warm water 2 1/2 t salt (Kosher) 1 egg Salt for topping Mix the sponge ingredients in a bowl. Cover and let sit for about 1 hour (or until doubled). Meanwhile toast the pepitas and sesame seeds in a skillet (some of the pepitas might pop). Let cool. Reserve 1/2 cup of seeds aside. Place remainder in a food processor. Buzz until finely ground. Add butter and mix together and smooth. When the sponge is ready to go add the flour, seed/butter mixture, and water and mix until smooth. Let sit for 5 minutes. Add salt and mix again. The dough will be sticky but should not be too wet or too dry. Cover and let rise 1 hour...

Sourdough Rolls

I haven't really been doing anything with Bertha lately - other than feeding her - so I thought it was time to take her for another spin. I was thinking of bread but then this recipe for rolls caught my eye. Sourdough Rolls (Adapted from Breads Step-by-Step Techniques ) 2 pkgs (4 1/4 t) yeast 1/2 c warm water 4 c  (approx) flour 1/4 c sugar 1 t salt 8 T butter, melted and cooled (plus 2 T for top) 1 egg 1 c sourdough starter, at room temperature 1/2 c warm milk Remember when working with yeast the first thing you want to do is proof it and make sure it is alive and that you didn't kill it with too hot water or milk. Dissolve the yeast in the warm water and add about 1t of the sugar. Set aside to bubble up. In a heavy-duty mixer (AKA Kitchen-Aid) mix 2 c of flour, sugar, and salt.  Add in yeast mixture and the 8T of melted butter, egg, starter, and milk. Beat for about 5 minutes with dough hook.  Gradually add remaining flour (you might not use all of i...