Here’s a classic Buttery Yeast Rolls recipe—soft, fluffy, and perfect for breakfast, dinner, or holiday meals 🥖🧈
🥖 Buttery Yeast Rolls
Ingredients (makes ~12 rolls)
- 1 cup warm milk (110°F / 43°C)
- 2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- ¼ cup sugar
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (plus extra for brushing)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 3 cups all-purpose flour (more if needed)
Instructions
1️⃣ Activate yeast
- Warm milk slightly and stir in sugar.
- Sprinkle yeast over milk and let sit 5–10 minutes until frothy.
2️⃣ Make dough
- In a large bowl, combine yeast mixture, melted butter, egg, and salt.
- Gradually add flour, 1 cup at a time, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Knead on a floured surface 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
3️⃣ First rise
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with a towel or plastic wrap.
- Let rise 1–2 hours until doubled in size.
4️⃣ Shape rolls
- Punch down dough and divide into 12 equal pieces.
- Shape into balls and place in a greased baking pan, leaving a little space between each.
5️⃣ Second rise
- Cover rolls and let rise 30–45 minutes until puffy.
6️⃣ Bake
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Bake 15–20 minutes until golden brown.
- Brush warm rolls with melted butter for extra flavor.
✅ Tips
- For extra soft rolls, replace ¼ cup milk with ¼ cup heavy cream.
- Add garlic and herbs for savory dinner rolls.
- Freeze leftover rolls and reheat in the oven for freshness.
If you want, I can also make a quick 4-ingredient buttery yeast roll recipe that’s perfect for beginners and still soft and fluffy.
Do you want me to do that?
