Bread Rolls made with Bakels Mix

We rarely bake bread ... and only made the foray into the arena last week due to the purchase of a packet of 'bread mix'.  I always find it disappointing that such 'ready to make' items invariably require the addition of numerous ingredients so what they really are is "ready weighed out quantity of gluten free flour mix". The Bakels mix was no different... on closer inspection of the package (and with the benefit of my reading glasses) additional to the mix, we required water (acceptable not to be in pack!), veg oil (same as water) and 7g dried yeast (this is where I struggle... why not have a sachet of yeast in the flour mix? Not everyone has dried yeast in the cupboard)

Gathering the water, oil and yeast, baking began.

The yeast was added to tepid water ... and reacted well, producing lots of nice bubbles (bubbles = active yeast = soft bread)

Next the bread mix was added, then the oil.  Using the electric hand mixer, with dough hooks, the bread was kneaded for 5 minutes in total.

Turning the bread out onto a floured (using GF flour) silicone sheet, it was formed into a large ball and then, because we were baking rolls, divided into eight.

 The bread rolls were put onto an oiled baking tray, covered in oiled cling film and placed in the airing cupboard to rise... they were left a little over an hour.

Having heated the oven to 220ºC, the rolls were baked for 15 minutes, when they were checked (and found to be browning well) They were returned to the oven for another couple of minutes and then removed to be cooled on their baking trays.

Cutting them open when fresh, they were bouncy with a light crust and smelt very appealing.

We'll definitely try these again, when the mix is on offer, and will try adding cheese, seeds and other things to the top of the rolls next time.