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Homemade Yeast Rolls Recipe

These homemade yeast rolls come out soft, fluffy, and buttery every single time. Just 7 pantry staples, beginner-friendly, with make-ahead and freezer instructions included. Let's bake!
Prep Time2 hours
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time2 hours 20 minutes
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American
Keyword: homemade yeast rolls, old fashioned yeast rolls, yeast rolls
Servings: 16
Calories: 132kcal
Author: LaKita Anderson

Equipment

  • 1 Stand mixer with hook attachement
  • 1 large mixing bowl
  • 1 9x13-inch rectangle baking dish

Ingredients

  • 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (one packet)
  • 1 cup whole milk, warmed to 105–110°F
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened or melted
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour (plus more for kneading)
  • Additional softened butter for brushing tops

Instructions

  • In a small bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, stir together 2 ¼ teaspoons yeast, 1 cup warm milk, and 1 tablespoon sugar. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes, until foamy.
    Yeast and warm milk in glass measuring cup.
  • Using a stand mixer with a dough hook attachment, add yeast mixture, 1 egg, 1 tablespoon sugar, ¼ cup butter, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 cup all-purpose flour.
    Ingredients and yeast mixture added to stand mixer bowl.
  • Mix on low for 30 seconds, then scrape down sides. Add the remaining 2 cups flour and mix on medium speed for 2–3 minutes, until a soft dough forms.
    Close up view of stand mixer with dough in it.
  • Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and shape into a ball. Place in a lightly greased bowl, turning once to coat. Cover and let rise in a warm spot for 1–2 hours, or until doubled.
    Overhead view of dough ball on floured marble surface.
  • Punch down the dough and divide into 12 to 16 equal pieces. Shape into balls and arrange in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish or pan of your choice, spacing slightly apart.
    Overhead view of yeast rolls in baking dish.
  • Cover again and let rise for about 1 hour, or until rolls have puffed up.
    Yeast rolls after rising in baking dish.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until rolls are golden brown.
    Overhead view of baked rolls in baking dish.
  • Remove from oven and immediately brush with softened butter. Serve warm.
    Overhead view of baked and buttered rolls in baking dish.

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Nutrition

Calories: 132kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 157mg | Potassium: 57mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 131IU | Vitamin C: 0.001mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg
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