Sweet Bread Rolls with Jam

Mix Dry Ingredients:
In a large mixing bowl, combine 570 g of wheat flour and 1 teaspoon of salt. Stir well to ensure the salt is evenly distributed throughout the flour.

Combine Wet Ingredients:
In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 large egg, 140 ml of warm water, and 20 ml of vegetable oil.

Form the Dough:
Pour the activated yeast mixture into the dry ingredients. Add the egg mixture as well.
Mix everything together using a wooden spoon or a dough hook on a stand mixer until a sticky dough forms.

Knead the Dough:
Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes, or until the dough is smooth and elastic. If using a stand mixer, knead with the dough hook for about 5 minutes on medium speed.
The dough should be soft but not too sticky. If it’s too sticky, add a little more flour as needed.
Let the Dough Rise:
Place the kneaded dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1-2 hours, or until it has doubled in size. This rising time allows the dough to develop flavor and a light, airy texture.

2. Shape the Rolls
Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).

Divide the Dough:
Once the dough has risen, punch it down gently to release the air.
Divide the dough into equal-sized portions, depending on how large you want the rolls to be. You should get about 12-16 rolls.

Shape the Rolls:
Roll each portion of dough into a smooth ball. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving some space between each roll to allow them to expand during baking.

Final Rise:
Cover the rolls with a kitchen towel and let them rise for another 20-30 minutes until they puff up slightly. This step ensures the rolls will be soft and fluffy.

3. Decorate and Bake
Egg Wash:
In a small bowl, beat 1 egg to make an egg wash.
Brush the top of each roll with the egg wash. This will give the rolls a beautiful golden color when baked.

Add Jam:
Using your finger or the back of a spoon, make a small indentation in the center of each roll.
Fill the indentation with a small amount of apricot jam or plum jam, depending on your preference.

Bake:
Place the rolls in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and the rolls are fully cooked.

4. Serve
Cool:
Once baked, remove the rolls from the oven and let them cool slightly on a wire rack.

Enjoy:
Serve warm or at room temperature. These sweet rolls are perfect on their own or with a cup of tea or coffee