Description
Homemade yeast rolls bring warmth and comfort from traditional Southern kitchens. Tender, golden bread rolls pair perfectly with butter and create memorable meals for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¼ teaspoons (1 packet) active dry yeast
- 3 ½ cups (420 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 egg
- ¾ cup (180 ml) warm milk (110°F/45°C)
- ¼ cup (60 ml) unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp butter, melted (for brushing after baking)
Instructions
- Yeast Activation: Whisk warm milk with sugar and yeast in a small vessel, allowing the mixture to foam and activate for 5-10 minutes, signaling live yeast culture.
- Dough Formation: Merge flour, salt, and softened butter in a spacious mixing bowl, creating a foundational dough mixture with a crumbly texture.
- Mixing and Kneading: Integrate the frothy yeast blend into the flour mixture, gradually transforming the ingredients into a cohesive, slightly tacky dough. Transfer to a floured surface and knead vigorously for 6-8 minutes until achieving a smooth, resilient consistency.
- First Proofing: Nestle the kneaded dough into a greased bowl, drape with a damp cloth, and position in a warm, undisturbed zone. Allow the dough to rise and expand, approximately 1 hour, until volume doubles.
- Shaping and Second Proofing: Deflate the risen dough by gently pressing out trapped air. Divide and mold into individual rolls on a prepared baking surface. Cover and let rest for 30-45 minutes, enabling further expansion and airiness.
- Baking and Finishing: Heat oven to the recommended temperature. Bake rolls until they develop a rich, golden-brown exterior. Immediately after removing from the oven, lavish with melted butter for a luxurious sheen and enhanced flavor profile.
Notes
- Check Yeast Freshness: Ensure yeast is active and not expired by confirming frothy reaction during activation stage.
- Maintain Precise Temperature: Use warm (not hot) milk around 110°F to activate yeast without killing microorganisms.
- Knead for Proper Texture: Develop gluten thoroughly by kneading consistently, creating smooth and elastic dough structure.
- Create Optimal Rising Environment: Place dough in warm, draft-free area like near oven or covered with towel to encourage proper expansion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 166
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 121 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 16 mg