Soft Homemade Yeast Rolls Recipe
Servings: 24 Servings
Ingredients
- 4 ½ to 5 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups milk warmed to 110°F to 115°F
- 2 tablespoons rapid-rise yeast
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted and slightly cooled
- 1 large egg
- Melted butter for brushing
Instructions
- Add 3 cups of the flour, the warm milk, yeast, sugar, salt, melted butter, and egg to the bowl of a stand mixer.1 ½ cups milk, 2 tablespoons rapid-rise yeast, ¼ cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 large egg
- Using the dough hook, mix on low speed for about 2 minutes, until the ingredients begin to come together.
- Add the remaining flour ¼ to ½ cup at a time, mixing after each addition, until the dough begins to pull away from the sides of the bowl. Scrape down the bowl as needed.
- Continue kneading with the dough hook on low speed for 5 to 6 minutes. If using a KitchenAid mixer, use speed 2. Add more flour a tablespoon or two at a time as needed. The finished dough should be smooth, elastic, and slightly tacky, but not wet or sticky.
- Shape the dough into a smooth ball and transfer it to a large, lightly greased bowl. Cover with a clean kitchen towel or greased plastic wrap.
- Let the dough rise in a warm, draft-free spot until doubled in size, about 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- Punch down the dough, then divide it into 24 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a smooth ball.
- Arrange the rolls in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish for soft, pull-apart sides. For more golden brown edges, place them on a large rimmed baking sheet with a little space between each roll.
- Cover the rolls and let them rise until puffy and nearly doubled, about 30 minutes to 1 hour. Preheat the oven to 375°F while they rise.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until the tops are golden brown.
- Brush the warm rolls with melted butter and serve.
Notes
- The amount of flour needed may vary depending on humidity and how the flour is measured. Stop adding flour when the dough is soft, elastic, and slightly tacky.
- Rising times are estimates. A warm kitchen may speed up the process, while a cooler kitchen may require more time.
- Store cooled rolls in a large zip-top bag or airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Freeze the cooled rolls in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before reheating.
- The nutrition information is an estimate based on two rolls and does not include the additional butter used for brushing.
- Looking for our dinner rolls recipe from More Than Meat and Potatoes? We've moved it to our Retired Recipes page!
Nutrition Facts
Soft Homemade Yeast Rolls Recipe
Serving Size
1 roll
Amount per Serving
Calories
123
% Daily Value*
Fat
3
g
5
%
Saturated Fat
2
g
10
%
Trans Fat
0.1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
1
g
Cholesterol
14
mg
5
%
Sodium
121
mg
5
%
Potassium
54
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
21
g
7
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
3
g
3
%
Protein
3
g
6
%
Vitamin A
93
IU
2
%
Vitamin C
0.001
mg
0
%
Calcium
24
mg
2
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
