Ingredients
1/2 cup whole milk
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 cup water, warmed to 105-115ยฐF (40-46ยฐC)
2 packages active dry yeast
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
1-Start by heating the milk in a small saucepan until it just begins to boil, then remove from heat. Stir in sugar, butter, and salt, and let the mixture cool until it’s lukewarm, no hotter than 115ยฐF. In another bowl, mix the warm water with yeast and let it sit for a few minutes to activate.
2-Once the yeast is ready, add it to an electric mixer bowl along with the milk mixture, beaten eggs, and 2 cups of flour. Beat with a paddle attachment until everything mixes well. Gradually add the remaining 2 1/2 cups of flour, adjusting as needed to form a soft dough.
3-Kneading is important for the texture. Use a dough hook on low speed for about 7 minutes, or knead by hand on a floured surface for 8 to 10 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
4-Place the dough in a buttered bowl, turning it to coat all sides, then cover and let it rise in a warm spot for 1 hour or until doubled in size. Punch down the dough and divide it into 20 balls, each about 2 to 3 tablespoons in size. Arrange them in a greased 9ร13-inch pan in 5 rows of 4, cover, and let rise for another hour.
5-Preheat the oven to 375ยฐF about 10 minutes before baking. Bake the rolls for 20 to 25 minutes until they turn golden brown, then brush the tops with butter before serving.
Last Step:
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๐ก๏ธ Keep your water temperature between 105-115ยฐF for perfect yeast activation – too hot will kill the yeast, too cold won’t activate it
๐ง For extra soft rolls, brush the tops with melted butter immediately after baking and again just before serving
โฐ Don’t rush the rising time – letting the dough double in size twice ensures light, fluffy rolls with perfect texture
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Rising time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
