Sweet Dinner Rolls
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4.9
Sweet Dinner Rolls
Description
Sweet Dinner Rolls start by activating active dry yeast in warm water with sugar until foamy, ensuring the yeast is alive. Milk warmed to a luke-warm temperature melts butter and combines with the yeast mixture. Dry ingredients of flour, sugar, and salt are mixed, then combined with the wet yeast mixture and eggs for an enriched dough.
The resulting sticky dough is folded several times on a floured surface, which gently develops gluten structure without overworking. This creates a soft, elastic dough that rises well. Rolling and baking produces tender rolls with a slightly sweet flavor and soft crust.
Serving these rolls warm complements their soft texture best; they can accompany meals or be used for sandwiches. Using parchment or silicone mats on the baking sheet prevents sticking and browning.
Attention to temperature is key: milk should stay between 105°F to 115°F to avoid killing yeast, and folding wet dough requires light flouring to ease handling. The folding method enhances dough strength needed for this enriched bread.
Ingredients
To activate the yeast:
- 3/4 cup water
- 3, (1/4 oz.) packets active dry yeast 3/4 oz. total or 21 grams
- 3 tsp. sugar
- 2 cups milk whole
- 2 Tbsp. butter unsalted
Dry ingredients:
- 8 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp. salt
- 2 large egg lightly whisked
Instructions
- Heat the water in a small sauce pan over medium-low heat until water reaches 110°F. (this will only take a minute or two)
- Remove water from heat and add in the sugar and yeast. Gently whisk and let sit for 10 minutes. You will notice the yeast begin to foam - this is good!
- Meanwhile, heat the milk on the stove in a medium-sized sauce pan until milk is between 105°F-115°F. Milk will only take 1-2 minutes to reach this temperature. Melt the butter in the lukewarm milk.
- Add the activated yeast into the milk and stir to combine.
- In an extra large bowl (I use an 8QT sized bowl), combine the flour, salt and sugar together.
- Pour the yeast/milk mixture into the dry ingredients and stir.
- Mix the eggs in last. Dough will be sticky. That's OK! Use lightly floured hands to help.
- Fold dough over itself ~8 times or until it comes together by gently lifting and folding the edge of the dough toward the middle. Essentially, you are picking up the dough, lifting it up and folding towards the center. (read more in notes below)
- Cover with plastic wrap. Rise for 2 hours. The dough will double in size.
- Shape the dough: using lightly floured hands and a lightly floured surface, pull a piece of dough off from the bowl and measure out 75g on a food scale.
- Shape into a ~6-inch long strand of dough on a lightly floured surface (like a snake or a rope). Gently tie the dough into a knot. Tuck the ends of the dough or leave the dough as a “tail." Place dough balls on a lined baking sheet*. Continue until dough is gone. (~25 rolls)
- Let the dough rise again for 30 minutes, uncovered (this is the final proof).
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Bake the rolls for 14-15 minutes or until tops of bread rolls are golden brown. If desired, brush the tops with melted butter/honey butter and flaky sea salt while bread is warm.
Notes
- Ensure milk temperature is between 105°F and 115°F to activate yeast without killing it.
- Use active dry yeast, not instant or rapid rise, for this recipe.
- Folding the sticky dough with lightly floured hands develops gluten structure gently and makes handling easier.
- Line baking sheets with parchment or silicone mats to prevent sticking and promote even browning.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 25rolls
Amount Per Serving
Calories 205 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1roll | |
| Calories | 205kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 19mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 130mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 74mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 83IU | 2% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
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