Snowflake Rolls
Soft, fluffy, and delicately dusted with flour, Snowflake Rolls are the ultimate homemade dinner roll recipe—perfect for holiday feasts or cozy family meals. These golden, pillowy rolls are made with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, milk, and butter, and are enriched with a single egg for extra softness. The dough is kneaded to a smooth elasticity, shaped into perfectly round portions, and given their signature "snow-dusted" look with a light flour coating before baking. With just the right balance of sweetness and a tender crumb, these rolls rise beautifully and bake to a warm, golden hue in your oven. Ready in just over two hours, including rise time, they’re ideal for making ahead and pairing with soups, spreads, or savory dishes. Elevate your bread game with these melt-in-your-mouth Snowflake Rolls that are as beautiful as they are delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups All-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2.25 teaspoons Instant yeast
- 1 cup Whole milk
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 unit Large egg
- 0.25 cup Extra all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon Neutral oil or additional butter (for greasing)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, salt, and instant yeast. Mix well to ensure the dry ingredients are evenly distributed.
In a small saucepan, heat the milk and butter over low heat until the butter is melted and the mixture is warm (about 110°F or warm to the touch, but not hot). Remove from heat.
Add the warm milk mixture and the egg to the dry ingredients. Stir until the dough begins to come together.
Turn the mixture out onto a lightly floured surface and knead by hand for about 8–10 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic. Alternatively, use a stand mixer with a dough hook for 6–8 minutes on low speed.
Lightly grease a large bowl with oil or butter. Place the dough in the bowl, turning once to coat it. Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let the dough rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until it doubles in size.
Once the dough has risen, punch it down gently to release any air bubbles. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface.
Divide the dough into 12 equal portions and shape each into a smooth ball. Place the dough balls evenly spaced on a greased or parchment-lined baking sheet.
Lightly dust the tops of the rolls with the extra all-purpose flour using a small sieve or your hands. Cover the rolls with a kitchen towel and let them rise for another 30 minutes until puffy.
While the rolls are rising, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Bake the rolls in the preheated oven for 15–20 minutes, or until they are golden brown on top and sound hollow when tapped on the bottom.
Remove the rolls from the oven and let them cool slightly on a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2774 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 79.9 g | 102% | |
| Saturated Fat | 35.9 g | 180% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 339 mg | 113% | |
| Sodium | 2542 mg | 111% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 442.3 g | 161% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.9 g | 57% | |
| Total Sugars | 50.7 g | ||
| Protein | 70.5 g | 141% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.7 mcg | 19% | |
| Calcium | 413 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 23.9 mg | 133% | |
| Potassium | 1074 mg | 23% | |
*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.
