Herb Dinner Rolls

Directions

1. In a small bowl, sprinkle yeast over lukewarm water. Let stand until foamy, about 10 minutes.
2. In a food processor, combine the flour and salt. With the machine running, scrape the yeast mixture through the feed tube just until the dough forms a ball. Knead the dough by pulsing until it is smooth and no longer sticky, about 30 times.
3. Spray a large bowl with nonstick cooking spray; place dough in the bowl. Cover with a towel and let the dough rise in a warm, draft-free place until it doubles in size, about 1 hour.
4. Punch down the dough; lightly sprinkle a work surface with flour. Turn out the dough; knead in the herbs and pepper until they are evenly distributed. Divide the dough into 12 pieces, and form into an oval.
5. Spray a baking sheet with nonstick spray, and place the rolls 3 inches apart on sheet. Cover with a towel and let rise again until double in size, about 1 hour.
6. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Bake on the center rack for 20 minutes; brush with the egg white. Bake until golden brown and sound hollow when you tap on the bottom.