411'S HERB ROLLS

2 cups warm water
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon yeast
3 to 4 cups high-gluten flour (available in bulk), divided use
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons canola oil
1 1/2 teaspoons melted butter
1 egg beaten
1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt
1 1/2 teaspoons dry basil
1 1/2 teaspoons dry dill
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Vegetable cooking spray

In the large bowl of a stand mixer with dough hooks, place warm water, sugar and yeast. Stir to dissolve. Let stand for 5 minutes, until foam appears on top of liquid.

Turn mixer on lowest speed and add about 2 cups of flour. When generally mixed, add oil, butter, egg, salt, basil, dill, pepper and garlic. Continue to add flour, 1/4 cup at a time, just until dough cleans sides of bowl.

Spray inside of large covered container with vegetable cooking spray and place dough inside. Cover and let rise until double in bulk.

Divide and form into rolls. Place rolls on sheet pans covered with parchment paper. Let rest until slightly sticky.

Bake at 325 degrees F for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown.

Makes about 2 dozen
From: Peter Dorrance, owner of 411 West Italian Cafe in Chapel Hill
Source: The Raleigh News & Observer, June 15, 1994