Description
These soft and buttery homemade rolls are perfect for any meal or snack. With a tender crumb and golden crust, they’re easy to make from scratch using simple ingredients like flour, yeast, milk, and eggs. Perfectly fluffy and rich thanks to a buttery finish, these rolls are ideal served warm alongside soups, coffee, or tea.
Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour (plus extra for dusting)
- 2 teaspoons yeast
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 1/4 cups warm milk
- 1/4 cup olive oil or avocado oil
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For Egg Wash
- 1 egg white
- 2 tablespoons water
For Finishing
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (for brushing after baking)
Instructions
- Activate Yeast: In a bowl, combine the yeast and sugar. Add the warm milk and let it sit for 5 minutes until bubbly, indicating the yeast is active.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: Add the olive or avocado oil, salt, and eggs to the yeast mixture, stirring well to combine all wet ingredients evenly.
- Add Flour and Knead: Gradually add the flour, one cup at a time, mixing after each addition. Knead the dough for 5-7 minutes until it becomes smooth, elastic, and no longer sticky.
- First Rise: Cover the dough with plastic wrap and place it in a warm spot. Let it rise for about 1 hour, or until it doubles in size.
- Shape Rolls: After rising, punch down the dough and divide it into 24 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a smooth ball.
- Second Rise: Arrange the dough balls evenly in a greased baking pan. Cover and let them rise again for 30 minutes until puffed.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking.
- Apply Egg Wash: Mix the egg white with water and brush this over all the rolls to help achieve a shiny and golden crust while baking.
- Bake: Bake the rolls for 20-25 minutes in the preheated oven until the tops are golden brown and fully cooked through.
- Brush with Butter: Remove the rolls from the oven and immediately brush them with melted butter to give a rich taste and glossy finish.
- Serve Warm: Serve these soft rolls warm, ideal on their own or accompanying soups, coffee, or tea for a comforting treat.
Notes
- Using warm milk is crucial to activate the yeast properly – not too hot or it will kill the yeast.
- You can substitute olive oil with melted butter if you prefer a richer flavor.
- Ensure dough kneading is thorough for a light and fluffy texture.
- Letting the rolls rise twice helps achieve a soft interior and perfect puff.
- Brush the rolls immediately after baking so the butter absorbs well and adds moisture.
- Store leftover rolls in an airtight container and reheat gently to restore softness.
