Old-Fashioned Yeast Rolls
These Old-Fashioned Yeast Rolls are soft, fluffy, and made with 7 simple ingredients. The perfect homemade dinner roll, no bread machine needed!
Servings: 16
Calories: 132kcal
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Cover again and let rise for about 1 hour, or until rolls have puffed up.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until rolls are golden brown.
- Remove from oven and immediately brush with softened butter. Serve warm.
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Notes
- If the yeast doesn’t foam, toss it and try again with fresh yeast.
- Cover the dough during rising to prevent it from drying out.
- Don’t over-knead; it can make the rolls dense.
- Use a cold (turned-off) oven as a draft-free place to rise the dough.
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
