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🍞 Classic Homemade Yeast Rolls

Soft, fluffy, and irresistibly buttery dinner rolls that melt in your mouth! These homemade yeast rolls will make your kitchen smell like heaven and your family feel loved. Perfect for holidays or Sunday dinner! 🏑
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 49 minutes
Course: bread, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Bake, bread rolls, dinner rolls, holiday bread, homemade rolls, soft rolls
Servings: 24 rolls
Calories: 120kcal
Author: Tanya
Cost: 8$

Equipment

  • πŸŽ›οΈ Stand mixer or large bowl
  • πŸ“ 9x13 baking pan
  • πŸ₯£ Mixing bowls
  • 🧊 Clean kitchen towel
  • 🌑️ Thermometer
  • 🧈 Pastry brush

Ingredients

  • For the dough:
  • 1 cup πŸ₯› warm milk 110-115Β°F
  • 1 tbsp πŸ§‚ active dry yeast
  • ΒΌ cup 🍯 granulated sugar
  • 2 πŸ₯š large eggs room temperature
  • β…“ cup 🧈 butter melted
  • 1 tsp πŸ§‚ salt
  • 4 cups 🌾 all-purpose flour
  • For topping:
  • ΒΌ cup 🧈 melted butter for brushing
  • πŸ§‚ Flaky sea salt optional

Instructions

  • Combine warm milk, yeast, and 1 teaspoon sugar.
  • Let sit 5-10 minutes until foamy.
  • Add remaining sugar, eggs, melted butter, salt.
  • Gradually mix in flour until soft dough forms.
  • Knead 8-10 minutes until smooth.
  • Place in greased bowl, cover.
  • Rise 1 hour or until doubled.
  • Punch down dough.
  • Divide into 24 equal pieces.
  • Shape into balls.
  • Place in greased 9x13 pan.
  • Rise another 30-45 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 375Β°F.
  • Bake 18-20 minutes until golden.
  • Brush with melted butter.

Notes

🌟 Check yeast expiration date 🌟 Use warm (not hot) milk 🌟 Room temperature eggs 🌟 Don't add too much flour Storage Tips: 🍞 Room temp: 2-3 days in ziplock ❄️ Refrigerate: Up to 1 week 🧊 Freeze: Up to 3 months
Pro Tips: πŸ”‘ Use fresh active yeast πŸ”‘ Don't rush the rise time πŸ”‘ Keep dough soft, not stiff πŸ”‘ Space rolls evenly in pan πŸ”‘ Brush with butter while hot
Make Ahead: πŸ• Overnight rise in fridge πŸ•‘ Shape cold dough πŸ•’ Let rise until room temp πŸ•“ Bake as directed
Variations: 🌿 Herb-infused butter πŸ§„ Garlic butter tops πŸ§€ Cheese-stuffed 🍯 Honey butter glaze
Common Questions: ❓ Why didn't they rise? Check yeast freshness ❓ Too dense? Don't add too much flour ❓ Make ahead? Yes, refrigerate dough ❓ Double recipe? Yes, use two pans

Nutrition

Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2.5g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 135mg | Sugar: 2g
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