Here’s a classic recipe for Buttery Yeast Rolls—soft, fluffy, and rich with butter. Perfect for dinner tables or special occasions.
🍞 Buttery Yeast Rolls
Ingredients (makes 12 rolls)
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup warm milk (110°F / 43°C)
- 1/4 cup warm water
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- Extra melted butter for brushing
Instructions
- Activate the yeast
- In a small bowl, mix warm water, a pinch of sugar, and yeast.
- Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- Make the dough
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt.
- Add the yeast mixture, warm milk, melted butter, and egg.
- Mix until a soft dough forms.
- Knead
- Knead on a floured surface for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Alternatively, use a stand mixer with a dough hook.
- First rise
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1–2 hours until doubled in size.
- Shape the rolls
- Punch down the dough.
- Divide into 12 equal pieces and shape into balls.
- Place in a greased baking pan, spaced slightly apart.
- Second rise
- Cover and let rise 30–45 minutes until puffy.
- Bake
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Bake rolls for 15–18 minutes until golden brown.
- Brush with butter
- Brush warm rolls with melted butter before serving.
💡 Tips
- For extra softness, add 1 tablespoon of milk powder to the flour.
- Serve fresh or warm with butter, honey, or jam.
- Rolls freeze well—just reheat in a warm oven before serving.
If you want, I can also share a super-fluffy overnight buttery yeast roll recipe that you mix before bed and bake in the morning. 🍯🥖
