Guyanese Tennis Rolls

As promised the secret recipe. Hope all my readers try this delicious rolls as this wonderful bread is not only enjoyed by Guyanese but all lot of non-Guyanese as well.

I have tried this recipe with both all purpose flour and whole wheat flour. Both were as tasty as expected. So for all those who prefer the whole wheat way all you do is substitute the all purpose flour with whole wheat flour; instead of 11/4 tbsp yeast, use 11/2 tbsp yeast and a bit more lemon zest. 

I always cheat the recipe and add more zest since I just love the smell and taste...

Happy baking...

Ingredients

31/2 cups all purpose flour

11/4 tbsp yeast

3/4 cup warm water

1/4 cup melted butter

1/2 cup warm milk

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 cup sugar

1tsp lemon zest

1/2 tsp vanilla 

Method

In a large bowl place warm water and sugar. Stir a little to dissolve sugar then sprinkle yeast onto mixture and let sit for about 10 minutes.

Add warm milk, melted butter, lemon zest, vanilla and salt to the yeast mixture.

Now slowly add the flour a little at a time and mix all the ingredients together to form a smooth dough. Knead for about 15 minutes. This can be done using a stand mixer but I prefer the old fashion way, my hands.

Cover bowl with a clean cloth and let sit for 45 mins to allow dough to rise. Dough should double in size.

Place dough on a floured surface and knead for about 1-2 minutes to form a smooth ball. Then cut dough into 8-12 even pieces depending on the size of rolls you want. Roll them into balls. I usually make 8 balls. I love my tennis rolls big!

Place balls on greased pans and let rise for 40 minutes. 

Preheat oven to 375 degrees and bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven and brush with butter.

Enjoy!