Claire Petersky wrote:
> "Bernie" > wrote in message
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>>I just became a member of this group today. I need HELP!!! I tried
>>making yeast rolls for the first time. I used a recipe from
>>foodnetwork.com. It took five hours and the rolls were thick and
>>doughy (although my kids still thought they tasted O.K.). I want to be
>>able to make light fluffy rolls without taking all day. Any hints,
>>recipes or suggestions would be appreciated.
>
>
> Did you proof the yeast first?
> Did you really knead the dough, until the glutens were all stretched out and
> the dough was as smooth as a baby's bottom?
>
> Making a yeast bread is more about technique than ingredients, IMO.
>
check out alt.bread.recipes for extra help. they even have a faq. And
this has been discussed in the past so reviewing the archives on google
groups might find useful information quickly.

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