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Easy Yeast Roll Recipe

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This easy yeast roll recipe yields soft, fluffy, and golden brown rolls perfect for any meal. These classic homemade rolls are enriched with butter and eggs for a tender crumb and a slightly sweet flavor. Ideal for family dinners or holiday gatherings, the dough is simple to prepare with a proof and rise time that results in perfectly light and airy rolls.

Ingredients

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Rolls

  • 1 cup (240mL) warm milk (whole milk preferred; about 110ºF/43ºC)
  • 3 Tablespoons (38g) granulated sugar
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons (7g) dry active yeast (one packet; not instant or rapid rise)
  • 6 Tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 ¼ teaspoons salt
  • 4 ½ cups (540g) all-purpose flour, measured properly

Egg Wash

  • 1 large egg
  • 1 Tablespoon water

Instructions

  1. Proof the Yeast: In a stand mixer bowl or a large mixing bowl, whisk together the warm milk and granulated sugar until combined. Sprinkle the dry active yeast evenly over the surface, then whisk gently to combine. Let the mixture sit undisturbed for 5 to 10 minutes until it becomes foamy and bubbly, indicating the yeast is proofed and active.
  2. Add Wet Ingredients: Once the yeast mixture is foamy, add the melted unsalted butter, room temperature eggs, and salt. Whisk thoroughly until all wet ingredients are well incorporated.
  3. Add Flour and Mix Dough: Fit your mixer with a dough hook attachment and gradually add the all-purpose flour to the wet ingredients. Mix on low speed until a soft dough forms, which may still appear a bit shaggy but should begin to pull away from the bowl’s sides.
  4. Knead the Dough: Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead it by hand for 8 to 10 minutes, adding small amounts of flour (about 1 tablespoon at a time) if the dough is too sticky. Knead until the dough feels smooth, elastic, and has a texture similar to PlayDoh. Alternatively, continue kneading with the mixer’s dough hook if preferred.
  5. First Rise: Lightly oil a clean bowl and place the dough inside, turning it to coat all sides with oil. Cover the bowl with a kitchen towel and allow the dough to rise in a warm place until it doubles in size, approximately 60 to 90 minutes.
  6. Divide and Shape Rolls: Punch down the risen dough to release the air. Turn it onto a lightly floured surface and gently shape it into a 12-inch long rectangle or log. Cut the dough into 12 equal pieces. To shape each roll, pat a piece into a small square, fold each corner into the center to form a pouch, and pinch to seal. Place the formed rolls evenly spaced in a sprayed 9×13 inch baking dish in four rows of three rolls each.
  7. Second Rise: Cover the rolls with a kitchen towel and let them rise again at room temperature for 1 hour, allowing them to become puffy and soft.
  8. Preheat Oven and Prepare Egg Wash: Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 375ºF (190ºC). In a small bowl, whisk together 1 large egg and 1 tablespoon of water to prepare the egg wash.
  9. Brush and Bake Rolls: Gently brush the tops of the risen rolls with the egg wash to ensure a beautiful golden crust. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until the rolls are golden brown on top and sound hollow when tapped.
  10. Cool and Store: Remove the baking dish from the oven and allow the rolls to cool slightly before serving. These rolls freeze well for up to 3 months; thaw frozen rolls overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

Notes

  • For an even richer egg wash and a shinier crust, you can substitute the water with melted butter when whisking the egg wash.
  • Ensure the milk temperature is around 110ºF (43ºC) to avoid killing the yeast.
  • Use dry active yeast, not instant or rapid rise, for best texture and flavor.
  • Properly measure flour using the spoon-and-level method to avoid dense rolls.
  • If you prefer, kneading can be done entirely using a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook.
  • Rolls can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days or frozen for longer storage.

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