Fresh Yeast Rolls - Sweet & Buttery Dinner Rolls Recipe From Scratch - Ellen’s Thanksgiving Series 🍞

fresh yeast

💰Cheaper: active dry yeast

Active dry yeast is more readily available and less perishable.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, while margarine is often cheaper.

In a large deep skillet over medium low heat, add 1 cup evaporated milk, 1/4 cup buttermilk, 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar, and 1/4 cup honey. Stir until combined and add 1/2 cup butter flavor shortening until melted, then remove from heat and let cool to 115°F.

Measure 3 3/4 cups bread flour, reserving 1 1/4 cups for later. In a bowl, combine the remaining flour with 1 teaspoon table salt and 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast. Whisk until blended.

Pour the cooled milk mixture into the flour mixture and stir until well incorporated.

Add 1 lightly beaten extra large egg and stir until combined.

Gradually add the reserved bread flour until well combined, being careful not to overmix.

Dust a work surface with flour and knead the dough a few times until soft and not sticky, then place in a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm place for about 2 hours until doubled in size.

Punch down the risen dough and divide it into pieces, rolling each into a ball and placing them in a greased 9x13 baking pan.

Brush the rolls with melted honey butter and cover with plastic wrap. Let rise for 1 hour until doubled in size.

Preheat the oven to 400°F and bake the rolls for about 12 minutes until golden brown. Optionally, place under the broiler for a few seconds for extra browning.

Brush with more honey butter after baking.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Allergens