Fluffy Yeast Rolls from Scratch in Just 2 Hours
Soft and fluffy yeast rolls made from scratch. Perfect for dinner or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours
- Yield: 12 rolls 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 packet active dry yeast (2 1/4 tsp)
- 1 cup warm milk (110°F)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Dissolve yeast in warm milk with a pinch of sugar. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
- Mix flour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl.
- Add yeast mixture, melted butter, and egg. Stir until a dough forms.
- Knead dough on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour.
- Punch down dough and shape into 12 rolls.
- Place rolls in a greased baking dish and let rise for 30 minutes.
- Bake at 375°F for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
- Use a thermometer to check milk temperature—too hot kills yeast.
- Let dough rise in a warm, draft-free place.
- Brush rolls with melted butter after baking for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg