Description
Waterford Blaas are traditional Irish rolls known for their soft, pillowy texture and unique flavor, perfect for sandwiches or enjoying with butter.
Ingredients
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- 500g strong white flour
- 10g salt
- 10g sugar
- 10g instant yeast
- 300ml warm water
- 30g unsalted butter, melted
- Extra flour for dusting
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the flour, salt, sugar, and yeast together.
- Add the warm water and melted butter to the dry ingredients.
- Mix until a dough forms, then knead on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth.
- Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let it rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough and divide it into 12 equal pieces.
- Shape each piece into a ball and place them on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
- Cover the rolls with a clean cloth and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 220°C (428°F).
- Bake the rolls for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can substitute some of the water with milk.
- These rolls are best served fresh but can be frozen for later use.
- Serve with butter, jam, or as a side to soups and stews.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg