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Easy Yeast Rolls

Soft and fluffy dinner rolls are perfect for holidays or any occasion.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 176 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (236ml) milk warm
  • 2 ½ tablespoons sugar
  • 2 ½ teaspoons yeast
  • ¼ cup (113g) butter plus 1 tablespoon for brushing the hot rolls
  • 1 egg
  • 1 ¼ teaspoons salt
  • 3 cups (360g) flour bread flour

Instructions

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  1. Pour warm milk into the bowl of a stand mixer. Stir insugar and yeast then let the mixture rest for 5 minutes.
  2. Attach the dough hook and add softened butter, egg, salt, and ½ cup flour. Mix on medium speed until everything is well incorporated.
  3. Slowly add the remaining flour and continue mixing, on medium speed until a soft dough forms. Increase the speed and knead for 3 more minutes until the dough is sticky but soft.
  4. Transfer the dough to a lightly oiled bowl and cover with a cloth. Let rise for 1 ½ hours or until the dough has doubled in size.
  5. Punch down the dough and divide it into 12 equal pieces. Shape into dinner rolls and transfer to a greased baking sheet. Leave space between the rolls to allow them to rise. Cover with a cloth and let the dough rise a second time for around 1 hour.
  6. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F / 176 degrees C and bake the bread rolls for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
  7. Remove from the oven and brush with a tablespoon of butter before serving.

Notes

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  • Old or expired yeast may not activate. Test the yeast first or purchase a new package. 
  • Be sure to use warm milk to activate the yeast. The temperature should be 105-110 degrees F/ 40-43 degrees C.
  • Knead the dough well. I prefer to use a mixer which takes 3-4 minutes. If mixing by hand, you will want to knead for 8-10 minutes. 
  • If the dough is too sticky, you can add a bit more flour, but adding too much flour will make the rolls dense. 
  • Don’t skip or shorten the rise times. This is essential to getting the proper texture. 
  • You can roll the dough into balls or shape them into knots or even longer rolls. 
  • Leave space between the rolls during the second rise so they have room to rise without sticking together.
  • There are 6 WW Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this.
  • Old or expired yeast may not activate. Test the yeast first or purchase a new package. 
  • Be sure to use warm milk to activate the yeast. The temperature should be 105-110 degrees F/ 40-43 degrees C.
  • Knead the dough well. I prefer to use a mixer which takes 3-4 minutes. If mixing by hand, you will want to knead for 8-10 minutes. 
  • If the dough is too sticky, you can add a bit more flour, but adding too much flour will make the rolls dense. 
  • Don’t skip or shorten the rise times. This is essential to getting the proper texture. 
  • You can roll the dough into balls or shape them into knots or even longer rolls. 
  • Leave space between the rolls during the second rise so they have room to rise without sticking together.
  • Storage - keep in an airtight container for several days, up to a week. Freeze for up to 3 months.
  • There are 6 WW Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this.

Nutrition Information

Calories 176kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 26g (9%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 26mg (9%) Sodium 287mg (12%) Potassium 74mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 172IU (3%) Vitamin C 0.002mg (0%) Calcium 33mg (3%) Iron 0.4mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 176

% Daily Value*

Calories 176kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 26g 9%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g 3%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 0.2g 10%
Cholesterol 26mg 9%
Sodium 287mg 12%
Potassium 74mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 172IU 3%
Vitamin C 0.002mg 0%
Calcium 33mg 3%
Iron 0.4mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.