Ingredients #

Process #

1. Combine, whisk dry ingredients EXCEPT SUGAR.
2. Combine, whisk wet except shortening.
3. Mix to full gluten development.
4. Add sugar, shortening.
5. Finish mix.
6. Form into ≈40 g balls.
7. Arrange on greased, optionally parchment-lined 13 in × 9 in pan.
8. Proof ≈2 hr at 80 °F, covered.
9. Apply egg wash.
10. Bake ≈20 min at 350 °F.

Notes #

• High sugar content has several consequences:
  • Much longer proof time.
  • Crust appear much darker during baking.