[Penguin]

I have recently fallen in love with Peter Reinhart’s Bread Maker’s Apprentice book. Every recipe I have tried far surpasses my old standby recipes.

I really like how I shape his bagels one day, then retard them in the fridge overnight, then boil and bake the following day.

Is it possible to also do this with his Kaiser rolls? I would like to make the dough, shape the rolls, then place them on a cookie sheet in the fridge overnight. Then bake them the following day. Will this work?

Just trying to brainstorm ideas on how to simplify a very busy baking day for a large family party.

Thanks,
Emily

[WheresTheGrub]

wow! ima be watchin this post, cause i wanna to the same with soft pretzels. wondering doint the final step of dipping them in boiling water, then letting them sit in the fridge over night will work.

[ED BUCHANAN]

Yes, but then they should be proofed when you take out of fridge.

[Penguin]

Great, thank you. Would it be best to retard the dough in a bowl, then shape the next morning or should I just shape them the night before?

Thanks, Emily

[ED BUCHANAN]

Shape night before, this way you can just pop in proof box and bake., and if you came in late you woulkd not be in the weeds.

[Penguin]

Fantastic- thank you!