Mini Challah Rolls
January 24, 2025
By: Robin Kurss

Makes 15 rolls

There is a certain brand of slider rolls that is delicious! I use them when making vegetarian sliders, but because they contain dairy, I can’t use them with meat.  Enter this recipe for mini challah rolls. They are delicious and provide the perfect vehicle for game day burgers. Go Bills!!

INGREDIENTS:

• 4½ teaspoons active dry yeast
• 1 cup warm water
• ¼ cup sugar
• ¼ cup oil
• 4 egg yolks
• 3¼ cups flour
• 1¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 egg lightly beaten, for egg wash
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, optional

DIRECTIONS:

  1. In a small bowl, combine the warm water and yeast. Give it a gentle stir and allow to rest in a warm spot for about 10 minutes.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, sugar, oil, egg yolks, and yeast mixture. Stir with a wooden spoon until dough comes together. It should be shaggy. Dump the dough onto a lightly floured work surface, and knead for about 5 to 7 minutes, working in more flour as needed, until it forms into a soft and smooth dough. You can mix and knead the dough in a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook if you prefer.
  3. Form the dough into a ball and place it into a large bowl that has been oiled. Turn the dough over to coat both sides. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and allow to rest in a warm spot for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size. Punch the dough down and allow to rest for another 45 minutes.
  4. Turn out the dough onto a lightly floured work surface. Knead a couple of times. Cut into 15 even pieces. Cover loosely with a damp towel. Working with one piece at a time, roll the dough into a long rope. Then twist it around and tie it, tucking the ends underneath. Place the braided rolls onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Continue until all the rolls are braided. Cover with plastic wrap and allow to rest while the oven heats up.
  5. Heat oven to 350°F. Brush the rolls with egg wash and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake for about 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven and cool.