Butterflake Rolls
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Butterflake Rolls are soft, slightly sweet yeast rolls made by layering softened butter between folds of dough. This technique creates delicate, buttery layers that pull apart easily. The dough is enriched with milk, sugar, and butter, kneaded for smoothness, folded twice with butter, then chilled briefly before baking to develop flaky texture and tender crumb.
Description
Butterflake Rolls start with dissolving yeast and sugar in warm milk, combined with flour, salt, and softened butter to form a dough. After kneading until smooth, the dough rests briefly. It is then rolled into a rectangle, generously spread with butter, and folded in thirds twice. After a short rest in the freezer to firm up the layers, the dough is rolled and folded again.
This folding technique produces layers of butter and dough, giving the rolls a tender, layered texture with a mild sweetness and buttery flavor. The dough is then shaped and baked on parchment paper for even browning. Served warm with butter and jam, these rolls are a soft, flaky accompaniment to meals or enjoyed at breakfast.
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Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 active dry yeast equivalent to 2 and 1/4 teaspoons, packet
- 1 cup milk should be no warmer than 110 degrees, warm
- 3 cups all-purpose flour plus additional for dusting work surface
- 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
- 4 tablespoons butter softened
- cooking spray
- butter for serving
- jam for serving
Instructions
- Dissolve the sugar and yeast in the warm milk in a large bowl; let stand 3 minutes.
- Lightly spoon the flour into the measuring cups and add the flour and salt to the bowl. Stir until a dough forms.
- You can use a stand mixture fitted with a dough hook or your hands to knead for 5 minutes or until the dough is smooth. Cover dough with plastic wrap, and let rest for 10 minutes.
- Roll the dough on a lightly floured surface into a 11 x 9 inch rectangle. Gently spread butter over dough. Working with a long side, fold up bottom third of dough. Fold top third of dough over the first fold to form a 11 x 3-inch rectangle. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment or a silpat and cover with plastic wrap; place in freezer for 10 minutes.
- Remove dough from freezer and uncover.
- Roll dough, still on baking sheet (sprinkle on a little more flour, if needed), into a 11 x 9 inch rectangle. Working with a long side, fold up bottom third of dough. Fold top third of dough over the first fold to form a 11 x 3-inch rectangle. Cover with plastic wrap; place in freezer for an additional 10 minutes.
- Remove dough from freezer; remove plastic wrap. Roll dough, still on baking sheet, into a 11 x 8-inch rectangle.
- Beginning with a long side, roll up dough jelly-roll style; pinch bottom seam to seal. Cut roll into 12 equal slices. Place slices, cut sides up, in muffin cups coated with cooking spray. Lightly coat tops of dough with cooking spray. Cover and let rise in a warm place for an hour or until doubled in size. Alternatively at this stage, you can put the dough in the fridge for up to 4 hours. Take the dough out of the fridge to rise on the counter at least one hour before you plan to bake it - after the dough has doubled in size proceed to baking directions.
- Preheat oven to 375°.
- Bake dough at 375° for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan, and cool for 5 minutes on a wire rack. Serve rolls warm with butter and jam if desired.
Notes
- Use warm milk (not hotter than 110°F) to activate yeast without killing it.
- Lightly spoon flour into measuring cups for accurate measurement to avoid dense dough.
- Chilling dough layers briefly helps create distinct buttery layers for flaky texture.
- Butter and jam make classic accompaniments to serve with these rolls.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
164kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
26g
(9%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
10mg
(3%)
Sodium
413mg
(17%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 164 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 164kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 413mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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