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Kaiser Rolls

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
2 cups warm water (110° to 115°), divided
4 tablespoons sugar, divided
1/3 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons salt
6 to 6-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 egg white
2 teaspoons cold water
Poppy and/or sesame seeds

In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm water. Add 1
tablespoon sugar; let stand for 5 minutes. Add the oil, salt,
remaining warm water and sugar and 4 cups flour. Beat until smooth.

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Kaiser Rolls cont.

Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a
floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes.
Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let
rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. Punch dough
down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into 16 pieces.
Shape each into a ball. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets.
Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. Beat egg white
and cold water; brush over rolls. Sprinkle with poppy and/or sesame
seeds. With scissors, cut a 1/4-in.-deep cross on tops of rolls.
Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from
pans to wire racks to cool.

Yield: 16 rolls.