Grandma's Yeast Rolls

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil reduces saturated fat and adds flavor.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water is a cost-effective substitute.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is natural and adds moisture, while brown sugar is often cheaper.

active dry yeast

🥗Healthier: instant yeast

💰Cheaper: fresh yeast

Instant yeast is faster to use, while fresh yeast is often less expensive.

Start with 1/2 cup of warm water at about 110 degrees.

Add 2-3 tablespoons of sugar to the water.

Add 1 packet of rapid rise yeast to the mixture and let it set for about 5 minutes to activate.

After 5 minutes, add 1/2 cup of room temperature whole milk, 1 teaspoon of kosher salt, and 1/4 cup of cooking oil to the yeast mixture and stir well.

Add 2 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour to the mixture and combine until a sticky dough forms.

Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes, adding flour as needed to prevent sticking.

Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover it, and let it rise for 1 hour in a warm place (oven light on).

After 1 hour, punch down the dough and cover it again to let it rise for another 30 minutes.

Prepare a baking pan by greasing it with oil or Crisco.

After the second rise, punch down the dough again and divide it into 12 equal portions.

Shape each portion into a roll by rounding it and pinching the bottom, then place them in the prepared baking pan.

Cover the rolls and let them rise for a third time for 45 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

After the third rise, bake the rolls for 15-17 minutes until golden brown.

Brush the baked rolls with melted butter before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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