This came from a baking request I received from Jill. She and Preston went to Water Grill recently and were served some delicious dinner rolls. Jill asked me if I could recreate them at home. I’ve never been to Water Grill so I searched online to see what I could find and it turns out, not much. I couldn’t find any definitive recipe, just discussions about how good they were. But… Google’s AI Assistant generated a recipe that it said would produce rolls just like the Water Grill ones. It wasn’t too complicated so I had to give it a try. The rolls actually turned out amazing! Soft and moist, with a nice bit of saltiness. However, I still don’t know how well they compare to the originals. We’ve planning on all going to Water Grill soon to really be able to compare. In the meantime, I’ve got a great new, AI generated, roll recipe.
Here’s what Google’s AI Assistant wrote:
“To make Water Grill-style salted dinner rolls, you’ll need a recipe that includes a tangzhong (a cooked flour and milk paste), a good amount of butter, and a generous sprinkle of flaky sea salt after baking.
Here’s a breakdown of the key elements and a simplified recipe:
Key Ingredients & Techniques:
- Tangzhong: This cooked flour and milk paste (or water) helps create a tender, soft roll.
- Butter: Use both melted and cubed butter for flavor and texture.
- Flaky Sea Salt: Sprinkle generously after baking for a salty, crusty finish.
- Yeast: Use instant yeast for a quick rise.
- Dough: Knead the dough until it’s smooth and elastic, then let it rise in a warm place.”
I was able to follow the recipe almost exactly. I’ve added notes or deviations from the given recipe in brackets “[ ]” below.