Holiday Dinner Rolls
Directions
- 1Activate yeast by mixing warm water, 1 tbsp sugar, and yeast. Let sit for a few minutes until foamy.
- 2Warm milk and melt butter together.
- 3Add remaining sugar to the milk mixture and whisk until dissolved.
- 4Pour the milk mixture into the yeast mixture.
- 5Add half the flour to the mixture.
- 6Using a KitchenAid mixer with a dough hook, mix on speed 2 for about a minute and a half.
- 7Add salt and the remaining flour. Mix for another minute or two.
- 8Remove dough from mixer and place in a bowl. Cover and let rise for 20 minutes in a 200°F oven that has been preheated and then turned off.
- 9Divide the risen dough into two equal parts, then each part into six equal parts (for a total of 12 rolls or 24 if doubled).
- 10Place the dough balls onto a baking sheet and let rise again for 30 minutes in the same oven.
- 11Bake in a 375°F oven for 23 minutes, or until golden brown.
- 12Brush with butter and sprinkle with salt. Serve immediately or freeze for later use.
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup warm water
- 1 tbsp rapid-rise yeast
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 1 cup whole milk
- 0.25 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cups flour
- 1 tsp salt
Equipment
KitchenAid Mixerdough hook attachmentscalebaking sheet