Yeast Rolls

Flour, yeast, milk, butter, and eggs are combined to form a soft, enriched dough, which is kneaded until smooth and allowed to rise until doubled. The dough is then portioned into individual rolls and baked until golden brown, producing tender, fluffy rolls with a slightly sweet, buttery flavor.

During baking, the rolls expand evenly, forming a light, airy interior and a soft, slightly crisp exterior. Gentle handling and proper proofing ensure uniform texture. The preparation emphasizes enriched dough, careful kneading, and precise baking to produce classic, tender, and flavorful yeast dinner rolls.

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Prep Time: 40 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes

Total Time: 1 hour hour

Bread

Servings: 16

Equipment

• #9 cast iron skillet

Ingredients

• 1 c. water
• 2 Tbsp. butter, melted
• ½ c. milk
• 2 Tbsp. sugar
• 1 Tbsp. instant yeast
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp. salt

Instructions 

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Combine

• Combine flour, yeast, salt, and sugar in a large bowl.
• Combine water, milk, and melted butter in a large measuring cup.
• Add liquid to dry ingredients and fold together until combined, adding extra flour as needed.
• Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for 5 minutes.
• Place the dough into a greased bowl and cover with a damp towel.
• Let the dough rise for 15 minutes.

Bake

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Grease the pan with butter.
• Turn out the dough onto a floured surface and punch it down.
• Cut the dough ball into 16 equal pieces and roll them into individual balls.
• Place dough balls into the greased pan.
• Let the dough rise an additional 15 minutes.
• Bake rolls for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.

Notes

• Finish with melted butter (and salt)