Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 cup warm milk (about 110°F / 43°C)
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted (plus more for brushing)
- 1 large egg (optional)
Instructions
- Whisk warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- In a bowl, combine flour and salt. Add yeast mixture, melted butter, and egg (if using). Stir to form a soft dough.
- Knead by hand for 6–8 minutes or with a mixer for 4–5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
- Punch down dough and divide into 12 equal pieces. Shape into balls and place in greased 9×13″ pan.
- Cover and let rise 30–45 minutes until puffy.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Brush tops with melted butter.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes until golden and hollow-sounding when tapped.
- Brush with more melted butter after baking. Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Add 1–2 tbsp honey to dough for sweeter rolls.
- Mix in chopped herbs for savory flavor.
- Brush with herb or garlic butter post-bake for aroma.
- Shape into braids or knots for variety.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
