Spanish Crusty Bread Rolls

Ingredients

• 1-1 1/2 tablespoon of bread yeast
• 7 cups white bread flour
• 3 cups warm water
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

Directions

1. 1

   Mix the yeast in the warm water let sit in a warm place for 10 minutes.

2. 2

   Add the salt with the flour and sieve into a large bowl.

3. 3

   Using your fingers, mix in the extra virgin olive oil.

4. 4

   Slowly pour in the mixed yeast & work the dough with your hands (to a firm dough.

5. 5

   Place the dough on a flat floured surface . Knead the dough until it becomes firm and elastic.

6. 6

   Grease the bowl and place the dough inches Cover the bowl with a damp tea towel/cloth and set in a warm place until the dough has doubled in volume.

7. 7

   Once dough has doubled in size, remove the dough & knead it again on a floured surface, knock back to remove air pockets, until the dough feels smooth.

8. 8

   Return the dough to a covered bowl and let it rest 10-15 minutes should be sufficient.

9. 9

   Cut the dough as desired to form rolls or balls and place on greased baking sheet(s). Cut slits in top of bread as desired.

10. 10

    Let bread raise on baking sheet 30 minutes.

11. 11

    Place in a very hot oven (450 degrees F) for 30 minutes, or until the tops of the rolls become brown & sound hollow when knocked on the bottom. Remove the bread from baking sheet & allow to cool.