Holiday Dinner Rolls

50m
Serves 24
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Directions

  1. 1Activate yeast by mixing warm water, 1 tbsp sugar, and yeast. Let sit for a few minutes until foamy.
  2. 2Warm milk and melt butter together.
  3. 3Add remaining sugar to the milk mixture and whisk until dissolved.
  4. 4Pour the milk mixture into the yeast mixture.
  5. 5Add half the flour to the mixture.
  6. 6Using a KitchenAid mixer with a dough hook, mix on speed 2 for about a minute and a half.
  7. 7Add salt and the remaining flour. Mix for another minute or two.
  8. 8Remove dough from mixer and place in a bowl. Cover and let rise for 20 minutes in a 200°F oven that has been preheated and then turned off.
  9. 9Divide the risen dough into two equal parts, then each part into six equal parts (for a total of 12 rolls or 24 if doubled).
  10. 10Place the dough balls onto a baking sheet and let rise again for 30 minutes in the same oven.
  11. 11Bake in a 375°F oven for 23 minutes, or until golden brown.
  12. 12Brush with butter and sprinkle with salt. Serve immediately or freeze for later use.

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup warm water
  • 1 tbsp rapid-rise yeast
  • 3 tbsp sugar
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 0.25 cup unsalted butter
  • 4 cups flour
  • 1 tsp salt

Equipment

KitchenAid Mixerdough hook attachmentscalebaking sheet