Homemade Yeast Rolls

90 mins
Serves 12
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Directions

  1. 1In a mixing bowl, combine warm water, active dry yeast, and one tablespoon of brown sugar. Set aside to bloom.
  2. 2In a mixing bowl, combine warm water, active dry yeast, and one tablespoon of brown sugar. Set aside to bloom.
  3. 3In a mixing bowl, combine warm water, active dry yeast, and one tablespoon of brown sugar. Set aside to bloom.
  4. 4Scald one cup of milk and let it cool to lukewarm.
  5. 5Scald one cup of milk and let it cool to lukewarm.
  6. 6Scald one cup of milk and let it cool to lukewarm.
  7. 7Cream together softened butter and the remaining tablespoon of brown sugar until smooth and fluffy.
  8. 8Cream together softened butter and the remaining tablespoon of brown sugar until smooth and fluffy.
  9. 9Cream together softened butter and the remaining tablespoon of brown sugar until smooth and fluffy.
  10. 10Mix in the bloomed yeast mixture into the creamed butter and sugar.
  11. 11Mix in the bloomed yeast mixture into the creamed butter and sugar.
  12. 12Mix in the bloomed yeast mixture into the creamed butter and sugar.
  13. 13Add the lukewarm milk and mix well.
  14. 14Add the lukewarm milk and mix well.
  15. 15Add the lukewarm milk and mix well.
  16. 16Add the beaten eggs and mix.
  17. 17Add the beaten eggs and mix.
  18. 18Add the beaten eggs and mix.
  19. 19Sift in half of the flour and salt, mix until almost fully incorporated. Add the remaining flour and mix until a dough forms.
  20. 20Sift in half of the flour and salt, mix until almost fully incorporated. Add the remaining flour and mix until a dough forms.
  21. 21Sift in half of the flour and salt, mix until almost fully incorporated. Add the remaining flour and mix until a dough forms.
  22. 22The dough is too soft to knead, so mix it hard for about a minute or two.
  23. 23The dough is too soft to knead, so mix it hard for about a minute or two.
  24. 24The dough is too soft to knead, so mix it hard for about a minute or two.
  25. 25Cover the dough and let it rise for about an hour, until doubled in size.
  26. 26Cover the dough and let it rise for about an hour, until doubled in size.
  27. 27Cover the dough and let it rise for about an hour, until doubled in size.
  28. 28Punch down the dough.
  29. 29Punch down the dough.
  30. 30Punch down the dough.
  31. 31Divide the dough into 12 equal portions and shape them into rolls.
  32. 32Divide the dough into 12 equal portions and shape them into rolls.
  33. 33Divide the dough into 12 equal portions and shape them into rolls.
  34. 34Place the rolls in a lightly greased 9x13 inch pan.
  35. 35Place the rolls in a lightly greased 9x13 inch pan.
  36. 36Place the rolls in a lightly greased 9x13 inch pan.
  37. 37Brush melted butter over the rolls.
  38. 38Brush melted butter over the rolls.
  39. 39Brush melted butter over the rolls.
  40. 40Cover the rolls with plastic wrap and a tea towel. Let them rest and rise for another 30 minutes to an hour, until doubled in size.
  41. 41Cover the rolls with plastic wrap and a tea towel. Let them rest and rise for another 30 minutes to an hour, until doubled in size.
  42. 42Cover the rolls with plastic wrap and a tea towel. Let them rest and rise for another 30 minutes to an hour, until doubled in size.
  43. 43Brush with more melted butter and bake at 400°F for 18-20 minutes.
  44. 44Brush with more melted butter and bake at 400°F for 18-20 minutes.
  45. 45Brush with more melted butter and bake at 400°F for 18-20 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
  • 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
  • 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 0.5 cup butter
  • 0.5 cup butter
  • 0.5 cup butter
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 eggs
  • 4 cups flour
  • 4 cups flour
  • 4 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Equipment

mixing bowlmeasuring cupspoonwooden spoonsaucepan9x13 inch panplastic wraptea towel