Simple Fluffy Bread Rolls

Directions

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   Combine the skimmed milk powder with the sugar and mix well.
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   (This is to prevent the skimmed milk powder sucking up the moisture and lumping).
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   Add the bread flour to a bowl.
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   Add the sugar and skimmed milk powder on top of that and then the yeast on top.
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   Add some milk warmed up to approx.
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   40C, pour it onto the yeast, and mix well until the yeast has dissolved.
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   When you add the milk we want the mixture to become a bit sticky.
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   If the weather is dry sometimes the mixture will harden instead, so if this is the case try adding more milk.
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   Add the salt and the rest of the bread flour and once the dough has clumped together turn it out onto a counter.
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    Knead until smooth.
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    At first it will be sticky and crumbly.
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    Once smooth, gather the dough into a ball, closing up any cracks, and transfer to a bowl.
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    Wrap with cling film and proof at 40C for 40 - 45 minutes.
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    When it's done proving, insert a finger dusted in bread flower slowly into the middle.
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    If the hole doesn't close up when you take your finger out, the bread is ready.
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    Separate into 6 equal parts and roll into balls.
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    Leave to rest for 10 minutes covered with a well wrung cloth.
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    Roll the shapes back into balls.
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    Place on a baking tray that has been dusted with sifted bread flour.
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    Sift some more bread flour over the tops of the rolls and make a linear indentation with a pair of chopsticks on the top.
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    Leave to prove for a second time at 40C for 20 minutes.
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    Once proven again, they should expand slightly.
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    Bake in oven preheated to 170 - 180C for 12 - 15 minutes.
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    (Baking time will vary according to oven though so keep an eye on it).
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    All done!
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    If they're golden on the bottom as well as the top they're done.
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    They should look like this when broken apart.
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    This is what they look like when cut, you can see the fine grain here.