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Almost too good to be true .................
.................... almost! But guess what? .................... it is true, and your going to love this delicious truth! A fabulous bread dough that can be used for multiple purposes, requires no mixer, no kneading and takes only five minutes to stir together! Got YIP? (yeast-induced-phobia - those who have it know exactly what I'm talking about) .......... No problem - these five minute breads seems to break all the failure rules!
I've posted a number of Five-Minute Bread recipes. If you haven't gotten on the bandwagon. it's time to take the leap. These recipes are all from the Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day books, written by Jeff Hertzberg and Zoe Francois. I was quite skeptical myself in the beginning, but my first attempt sold me and I've been running with these wonderful breads ever since.
There's a funny story that occurred shortly after I first discovered this amazing technique and recipe arsenal. I had flown to Cincinnati for a rendezvous with my mom, three sisters and sister-in-law. Sadly, we are scattered from one end of the country to another and don't often have the sweet opportunity to spend time together. We love hanging out and catching up with each other. There's always lots of laughs and because there seems to be a "cooking gene" in my family (my sisters are all fabulous cooks - my brothers got the gene too!), whenever we're together, the conversation always turns to food and great new recipes we've discovered.
I was crazy excited about this Five Minute Bread and tried to explain it to them; you just throw everything in bowl, stir it up with a large spoon or heavy-duty whisk, let it sit out to rise and then form it into whatever shape suits your fancy. THEY DIDN'T BELIEVE ME! (just like you probably don't!) We had grown up with homemade bread but my mom did it the old-fashioned way that took most of the day.
So I whipped up a batch right before their eyes; when the delicious aroma wafted through the air and I pulled out a golden, crusty loaf that looked just like it came from a fancy European bakery, well, let's just say they became believers......... ardent believers!
But here's the funny part of the story; one of my sisters went home, bought a twenty-five pound bag of flour and started making this yummy bread for everyone she knew............... I'm thinking perhaps, even for people she didn't know, people off the street........... you see, it wasn't more than a few weeks later when we spoke - and she shared that the twenty-five pound bag was empty, gone, zippo! ....... and you think I'm a crazy cook!?
Buttery Brioche Sandwich Rolls - the Five Minute Way!
¾ cup hot tap water, water should feel hot when you stick your finger in it but not so hot that it you have to pull it out immediately.
2 ¼ teaspoons granulated yeast (1 packet)*
¼ cup honey
4 large eggs
¾ cup butter, melted and cooled slightly
2 teaspoons salt
3 ¾ cups flour, plus more for shaping rolls
1 large egg, mixed with 1 teaspoon of water (for egg wash)
seeds, I used a mixture of sesame, golden flax and red flax seeds
Directions:
1. Mix the yeast, honey and hot water in a fairly large lidded container. Let sit for 5-10 minutes or until mixture is starting to bubble a bit. Add eggs, melted butter and salt. Mix in the flour. I like to use a large heavy duty whisk like this one but a wooden spoon works well also.
2. Cover lightly with lid and allow to rise at room temperature for 1 ½-2 hours. Dough will rise up and then collapse a bit. That's when it's ready to be used or stored. If not using right away, cover dough with lid but not airtight – gases need to escape – and place in fridge. Dough can be used right away but I think it's easier to work with when chilled as it becomes more firm. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to four days.
3. When you're ready to bake, remove from fridge and shape into rolls; I like to put about ½ cup of flour on a large dinner plate. Scoop up plum size pieces of dough (keep in mind they will double in size as they rise and bake). Coat each piece with the flour and working above the plate, shape each piece into a round ball by stretching the surface of the dough and tucking it under. The surface will be smooth and the bottom bunched up. Place balls on parchment paper** lined or greased baking sheets, flattening out each ball with your hand and leaving 1 ½-2 inches between each roll.
4. Cover with a clean kitchen towel and allow to rise for 40-60 minutes or until doubled in size. When almost double, preheat oven to 350˚F.
5. When doubled in size, remove towel and paint surfaces of rolls with egg wash (1 egg mixed with 1 teaspoon of water.) Sprinkle immediately (before egg wash begins to dry) with seeds, if desired. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Allow to cool slightly (if you can)!
Notes:
* ~ I buy the large commercial packages of yeast at Sam's Club or Costco. I think this yeast works better than the little packets at the grocery store although they will work fine. It's dirt cheap, infinity cheaper than the little grocery store packets, and can be stored indefinitely in the freezer. I keep a small amount in a glass jar in my refrigerator and store the rest in the freezer. I've been doing this for many years and haven't ever had it go bad.
Adapted from Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day
TAYA says
Hi, what changes should I make to this recipe if I only have instant yeast...?
Chris Scheuer says
Hi Taya, you can use instant yeast in the same way as the recipe directs.
cheri says
OMG! sooo good! yes, the dough is sticky while proofing, but once you do the flour on the plate, it is sooo wonderful to work with! love it. it is the softest, silkiest dough i've worked with yet...just a joy to make and even more so to eat...lol
i will say that my cook time was slightly less than stated, only about 15 minutes at 350. which meant we got to eat it sooner...:o)
cheri says
found this recipe yesterday and am making it now. i want to ask if the dough should be sticky when rising...? i've never made bread this way, other than your basic quick bread from a box. the dough reminds a bit of that type bread...should it be more firm?
Javelin Warrior says
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The Café Sucré Farine says
Laura, it depends on the size of your buns, you can really make as many as you want and then keep the rest f the dough in the refrigerator for something else. If you were planning to use all of the dough, I would guess it would make about 12-14 hamburger size rolls.
Claire @ Claire K Creations says
Oh Chris every time I see one of these recipes from you I have to race to the kitchen to make it. It's way past my bed time already so tonight I'm going to save this one away for the weekend. So easy!
Hovkonditorn says
These look so delicious! I bet they are good!
Wendy Wofford-Garcia says
I am a HUGE fan of Zoe's method...until last May, I had NEVER made a loaf of homemade bread. My first loaf was a boulle from Artisan Bread in Five Minutes. It was seriously EASY and really delish. It made a believer out of me. Though I got the cooking gene, but not so much the baking gene...I have to be in a mood to bake. But? This is the book I use when I make my own bread. Your brioche came out GORGEOUS!
lena says
i remember that i've told you that i got this book too but i still hvnt started doing anything from it yet!! aargh...dont know what am i waiting for?! your buns look fantastic!
GLENDA CHILDERS says
Thanks for such a lovely easy recipe.
I love the Elizabeth Elliot quote at the top of your blog. Somehow I missed that.
Fondly,
Glenda
Laura says
Yum! How rolls does the recipe make??
Shu Han says
I can't believe you did those in 5 minutes! those are gorgeous! Now you've really got me interested in that book.
Gloria says
I love these dear look amazing and delicious!!
The Café Sucré Farine says
It's just regular yeast, like I said, I buy it in bulk at Costco or Sam's.
Ginny says
These look just delicious, and easy, with not a lot of kneading. The yeast, is it the instant or the regular?
France@beyondthepeel says
I love your 5 minute breads. One more to add to the list!
Susan says
Just marvelous, Chris! I have to try these if for no other reason than I'm convinced it would be far easier to blend melted butter into Brioche dough than methods I've tried - not so successfully - with softened butter. Great post!
The Mom Chef says
I'm off to give these a whirl as well. There will be a lot of grilled burgers for us in June and I don't want to use the store-bought ones if I have these available (and so easy).
I'm so glad you share these great recipes with us!
Laura @ The Salty Kitchen says
These look perfect! Thank you so much for posting this! ** Thank you for the parchment paper tip at Costco - I get excited about that stuff too. 🙂
Inside a British Mum's Kitchen says
Honestly these look amazing! yes I have YIP and it's about time I got over it and I think these rolls will help me through it!! Thanks!!
Mary x
Kim says
These sandwichs rolls looks so easy to prepare. I never try this way of preparing bread and I know I have to try!!! This weekend for sure!!!
Susan says
I am not surprised...you have done it again. What a beautiful looking roll. I think many will be busy in the kitchen today.
Samantha says
This looks awesome! I have never tried making bread but you have inspired me to make my first attempt! Also cannot wait for the turkey burger recipe tomorrow - my family is in for some treats this Memorial Day weekend !!
Sandra says
I currently preside over the YIP club, however I'm ready to let someone else take the reins.
Food, Fun and Life in the Charente says
Wow these sound really yummy, I am off to the kitchen to try these out. Thanks Diane