Outstanding Buttery Homemade Yeast Rolls
Get ready to wow your family and friends with these Outstanding Buttery Homemade Yeast Rolls—pillowy-soft, delightfully golden, and irresistibly buttery! Perfect for holiday dinners, weekly meal preps, or any special occasion, these yeast rolls are made from scratch with simple pantry staples like active dry yeast, all-purpose flour, and melted butter. The dough is gently kneaded to achieve a tender, fluffy texture and baked to golden perfection, then brushed with melted butter for a glossy, bakery-style finish. With just a bit of patience for proofing, you’ll create a batch of warm, buttery rolls that are as satisfying as they are delicious. Pair them with soups, roast dinners, or slathered with your favorite spread for a homemade bread experience that truly rises to the occasion!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.25 teaspoons Active dry yeast
- 0.25 cups Warm water (110°F - 115°F)
- 0.33 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.75 cups Milk (lukewarm)
- 0.25 cups Unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 whole Large egg
- 3.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1.25 teaspoons Salt
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter (for brushing)
Instructions
In a small bowl, dissolve the active dry yeast in warm water (110°F to 115°F). Let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes until frothy to ensure activation.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, lukewarm milk, melted unsalted butter, and large egg until well combined.
Add the frothy yeast mixture to the wet ingredients and stir gently to combine.
Gradually stir in the all-purpose flour and salt, about 1 cup at a time, until a soft dough forms.
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for 8 to 10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. Alternatively, use a stand mixer with a dough hook for 5 to 7 minutes.
Place the kneaded dough into a lightly greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
Punch down the risen dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide the dough into 12 equal portions and shape each portion into a smooth ball.
Arrange the balls of dough on a greased or parchment-lined 9x13-inch baking pan, leaving slight space between each roll.
Cover the rolls with a clean kitchen towel and let them rise again for 30 to 45 minutes, or until doubled in size.
While the rolls are proofing, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Bake the rolls in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until they turn golden brown on top.
Remove the rolls from the oven and immediately brush them with melted unsalted butter to give them a glossy, buttery finish.
Serve warm and enjoy the soft, buttery goodness!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2597 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 84.1 g | 108% | |
| Saturated Fat | 49.7 g | 249% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 393 mg | 131% | |
| Sodium | 3112 mg | 135% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 398.6 g | 145% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.8 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 76.3 g | ||
| Protein | 59.1 g | 118% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.8 mcg | 19% | |
| Calcium | 334 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 20.7 mg | 115% | |
| Potassium | 955 mg | 20% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
