Thursday, December 4, 2008

Post Thanksgiving Recap

by nicole at 9:00 AM

The Saturday after Thanksgiving I had HusbandPlzak's family over for a post turkey day dinner/BIL's birthday. I made a not so traditional dinner and think it turned out really well for my first holiday meal. MIL brought the wine and appetizers and with 7 people in our small 850 sq ft condo we were at capacity!

My menu:
Roast Duck (I made 2)
Sage, Sausage, and Apple Dressing
Green Bean Salad
Mashed Potatoes with Roasted Garlic
Baked Gemeli with Spinach, Ricotta and Prosciutto (I added cherry tomatoes)
Honey Yeast Rolls (see below)
Root Beer Float Cake
 I saw these rolls on Annie's Eats and thought they would be a perfect addition to the post Thanksgiving dinner we had. They are very simple to make they just take a little bit of time as with any yeast bread they must rise. But don't be afraid!


Honey Yeast Rolls
2 ¼ tsp. instant yeast
1 cup warm water (105°-115° F)
¼ cup honey
3 tbsp. canola oil
1 ¼ tsp. salt
1 egg, lightly beaten
4 cups bread flour
vegetable cooking spray
1 tbsp. butter, melted
1 tbsp honey
In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the yeast and warm water. Add the honey, oil, salt, and egg and mix well. Add 3 cups of the flour and mix until the dough comes together in a sticky mass. With the mixer on low speed, add the remaining 1 cup flour and mix until it is incorporated into the dough. Switch to the dough hook, and continue kneading on low speed until the dough is smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes.

Form the dough into a ball and transfer to a lightly oiled bowl, turning once to coat. Cover the bowl with a damp kitchen towel and let the dough rise in a warm, draft-free spot until it doubles in bulk, about 2 hours.

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 30 seconds. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes.

Punch the dough down and divide into 12 equal portions. Shape each portion into a ball and place into a round, lightly greased baking dish, spacing evenly. Cover and let rise in a warm, draft-free place for 20 minutes. Mix together the melted butter and honey, and brush lightly over the tops of the rolls. Bake at 400° for 13-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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1 comments:

Joelen said...

What an awesome Thanksgiving spread!

December 4, 2008 11:34 AM  

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