Chef John's Kummelweck Rolls

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Ingredients

• 3 ¼ cups all-purpose flour, divided
• 1 cup warm water (105 degrees F/41 degrees C)
• 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
• 2 ½ tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
• 1 large egg white
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 ½ teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon honey, or more to taste
• 1 large egg white
• 2 teaspoons water
• ½ teaspoon caraway seeds, or to taste
• coarse sea salt to taste