Description
Pillowy golden yeast rolls emerge as comfort wrapped in a warm, buttery embrace. Southern kitchens sparkle with these tender bread treasures that welcome friends and family around any table.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ¼ teaspoons (1 packet) active dry yeast
- 1 egg
Liquid Ingredients:
- ¾ cup warm milk (110°F/45°C)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
Seasoning and Sweeteners:
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
Finishing Ingredient:
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted (for brushing after baking)
Instructions
- Activate the yeast mixture by combining warm milk, sugar, and yeast in a small container, allowing the blend to rest and become frothy, which typically takes 5-10 minutes.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, and softened butter, creating a preliminary dough foundation.
- Pour the activated yeast mixture into the flour blend, stirring gradually to form a cohesive, slightly sticky dough.
- Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead methodically for 6-8 minutes, developing gluten and achieving a smooth, elastic texture.
- Place the kneaded dough in a greased bowl, covering it with a damp cloth to create a warm, draft-free environment for rising.
- Allow the dough to rise in a warm location for approximately 1 hour, or until it doubles in volume and appears puffy.
- Punch down the expanded dough to release trapped air, then divide and shape into individual rolls on a prepared baking surface.
- Cover the shaped rolls and permit a second rise for 30-45 minutes, enabling them to become light and airy.
- Preheat the oven to the specified temperature, then bake the rolls until they transform into a golden-brown, appetizing color.
- Remove from the oven and brush with melted butter for enhanced flavor and a glossy finish.
Notes
- Choose lukewarm milk between 100-110°F to activate yeast perfectly without killing it.
- Proof yeast carefully by watching for a foamy, bubbly surface which indicates active fermentation.
- Knead dough thoroughly for 6-8 minutes to develop gluten and create soft, fluffy texture.
- Store leftover rolls in airtight container and reheat gently in oven wrapped in foil to maintain moisture and freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg