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Easy Yeast Rolls Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 12 rolls
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

These Easy Yeast Rolls are soft, fluffy, and perfect for any meal. Made with simple ingredients and baked in a muffin tin, they have a wonderful golden crust and tender interior. The dough is intentionally loose and sticky for the perfect texture, and they rise beautifully with a quick two-step rising process. Enjoy warm with butter and jam for a delightful homemade bread experience.

Ingredients

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Yeast Mixture

  • 1 tablespoon yeast
  • 1/4 cup warm water (around 105°F)
  • 1 cup warm milk (around 105°F)

Main Dough

  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 3 tablespoons shortening
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 & 1/4 cups + 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

For Greasing

  • Nonstick cooking spray or butter (for muffin tin and measuring cup)

Instructions

  1. Dissolve Yeast: In a large bowl or stand mixer, dissolve 1 tablespoon yeast in 1/4 cup warm water and 1 cup warm milk, both around 105°F. Warm tap water usually works well.
  2. Activate Yeast: Add 3 tablespoons sugar and stir. Let sit for 5 minutes until bubbles form, indicating the yeast is active. If no bubbles appear, the yeast has been killed by too-hot water; start over.
  3. Mix Initial Ingredients: Add 1 cup flour, 1 and 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, 3 tablespoons shortening, and 1 large egg. Beat with the paddle attachment until smooth.
  4. Add Remaining Flour: Add remaining 1 and 1/4 cups + 2 tablespoons flour. Beat until smooth, scraping sides, then continue beating for 2 more minutes. Do not add more flour; the dough will be very sticky.
  5. First Rise: Cover the bowl and let the dough rise for 30 minutes.
  6. Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C).
  7. Prepare Muffin Tin: Coat a muffin tin thoroughly with nonstick spray or butter, including the top flat edges and inside each cavity.
  8. Portion Dough: Spray a 1/4 cup measuring cup with nonstick spray or grease with butter. Scoop dough with the cup and carefully drop into a muffin tin cavity, oiling hands if needed.
  9. Fill Muffin Tin: Continue filling muffin cavities equally. For smooth tops, turn each roll over and smooth with a spoon or fingers.
  10. Cover and Second Rise: Cover the pan with plastic wrap sprayed with nonstick spray to prevent sticking. Let rise in a warm spot (like on top of the fridge) for 20 minutes or longer for puffier rolls.
  11. Bake Rolls: Bake at 400°F for 13-15 minutes until tops turn golden. Check bottom color by lifting a roll edge; it should be golden brown before removing.
  12. Cool and Serve: Remove rolls from muffin tin immediately after baking and cool on a wire rack to avoid sogginess. Serve warm with butter and jam.

Notes

  • The water and milk temperature is critical; too hot will kill the yeast.
  • Do not add extra flour; the dough is meant to be sticky for a tender crumb.
  • Greasing the measuring cup helps portion sticky dough easily.
  • Letting the rolls rise longer in the second rise will yield fluffier rolls.
  • Cooling on a wire rack prevents soggy bottoms.

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