Vegetarian Recipes - Garbanzo Bean Rolls Recipe

  
 

Garbanzo Bean Rolls Recipe

 

Ingredients

 

Makes 16-20 rolls 

  • 1 oz/30 g fresh yeast or 2 (1/4­oz/7-g) packages active dry yeast)

  • 1 tsp sugar

  • 1 cup/250 ml warm water

  • 8 oz/250 g canned garbanzo beans/chick peas

  • 5 cups/750 g all purpose/plain flour

  • 2 tsp salt

  • 6 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

Method:

  1. Dissolve the yeast and salt in 1/2 cup (125 ml) of water and set aside for 15 minutes, until foamy.

  2. Puree the garbanzo beans in a food processor with the remaining water.

  3. Combine the flour in a large bowl with the salt, yeast mixture, puree, and 4 tablespoons of the oil. Knead until smooth and elastic. Shape into a ball and set aside to rise.

  4. When the rising time has elapsed (about 11/2 hours), transfer to a lightly floured work surface. Knead for 2 minutes.

  5. Divide into 16-20 equal portions and shape into round rolls. Smear a few drops of the remaining oil on each.

  6. Use a serrated knife to cut a deep cross in the surface of each roll.

  7. Transfer to two oiled baking sheets, keeping the rolls well spaced. Cover with a cloth and leave to rise for 1 hour.

  8. Preheat the oven to 425°F/220°C/gas 7 and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until golden.