Whipped Egg White Butter Rolls

Ingredients

• 2 lbs all-purpose flour
• 2 oz butter
• 2 egg whites
• 1 tbsp yeast
• 4 tbsp heavy cream
• 1 egg yolk
• 1 pint milk
• Butter for greasing cups

Method

1. 1 Rub 2 oz butter into 1 lb flour. Whisk 2 egg whites to stiff peaks and fold in.
2. 2 Add 1 tbsp yeast, 4 tbsp cream, 1 egg yolk, and 1 pint warm milk. Mix to a batter.
3. 3 Beat the mixture for 10 minutes. Cover and let rise near warmth for 2 hours.
4. 4 Knead in the remaining 1 lb flour. Let rest for 15 minutes.
5. 5 Fill buttered earthenware cups halfway with dough. Bake in a very hot oven (425°F) for 15 minutes.