Description
These Old Fashioned Yeast Rolls are soft, fluffy, and wonderfully buttery, perfect for accompanying any meal. Made from scratch with simple ingredients, they offer a classic homemade taste with a golden crust and tender crumb. Ideal for family dinners, holidays, or as a snack, these rolls can also be frozen and reheated for convenience.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup whole milk, warmed (about 110°F)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted (for brushing)
Dry Ingredients
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 to 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
Instructions
- Activate Yeast: In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm milk and sugar, then sprinkle the yeast over the top. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until the mixture is foamy, indicating the yeast is active and ready.
- Mix Dough: Stir in the melted butter, salt, and egg. Gradually add the flour, one cup at a time, mixing until a soft dough forms, ensuring it is not too sticky or too dry.
- Knead Dough: Knead the dough on a floured surface for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic, which helps develop the gluten for a fluffy texture.
- First Rise: Transfer the dough to a greased bowl, cover with a clean towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- Shape Rolls: Punch down the dough and divide it into 12 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a smooth ball and place in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Second Rise: Cover and let the rolls rise again for 30–40 minutes, or until puffy and nearly doubled in size.
- Preheat Oven: While the rolls are rising, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Bake: Bake the rolls for 15–18 minutes, or until golden brown on top, ensuring they are cooked through but still soft inside.
- Brush with Butter: Remove the rolls from the oven and immediately brush with melted butter for a tender, flavorful crust.
- Cool and Serve: Let the rolls cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- For an extra buttery flavor, brush the rolls with butter both before and after baking.
- These rolls freeze well—store them in an airtight container, and gently reheat in the oven before serving.
- If you prefer sweeter rolls, increase sugar by 1-2 tablespoons.
- Make sure the milk is not too hot when activating yeast, as temperatures above 120°F can kill the yeast.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
