Soft Bread Bowls

These are also good for hamburger buns.
Time: about 60 minutes
Yield: 6 bowls
2 T sugar
1 1/2 t salt
4 C flour
1/2 C warm water
1 C milk
2 T butter
1 T yeast
1 egg, beaten
1. Place 2 C flour into the bottom of your stand mixer. Add the sugar and the salt. Stir it around a bit to combine.
2. Pour your milk and water into one measuring cup. Heat it in the microwave for 1 minute, or until bubbly and hot.
3. Carefully put the butter into the hot liquid and let it melt just a bit.
4. Pour the buttery milk into your mixer. Turn the mixer on to low and let it mix for just 30 seconds or so.
5. Add the yeast and the remaining 2 cups of flour.
6. Mix the dough for 5 minutes.
7. Spray a large cookie sheet with cooking spray and set the dough out on to it.
8. Using a sharp knife cut the dough into 6 equal parts.
9. Let the dough rest for 5 minutes, then shape each piece into a ball. Whisk your egg up in a small bowl and spread the egg over the tops of each dough.

From Jamie Cooks It Up! at http://www.jamiecooksitup.blogspot.com  Recipe adapted from Taste Of Home