Yeast Rolls Recipe - Ready in an Hour!
An easy, one-hour yeast rolls recipe that bakes up soft, fluffy, and full of homemade flavor.
Servings: 12 rolls
Calories: 180kcal
Ingredients
- 2 packages active dry yeast (Two, ¼ ounce packages)
- ¼ cup warm water 105–115°F
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ¼ cup milk
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons salt
Instructions
- Activate the yeast. Stir the yeast into warm water (water should be around 105–115°F) and let it sit for about 5 minutes, until foamy.
- Warm the milk mixture. In a large bowl, combine the milk, sugar, oil, and salt. Microwave until warm — again, around 105–115°F — then stir until the sugar is dissolved.
- Combine yeast and milk mixtures. Pour the softened yeast into the milk mixture and stir to combine.
- Add the flour. Stir in 3 cups of flour until fully incorporated. Let the dough rest for 15 minutes — this gives it a head start in rising.
- Prepare your pan. While the dough rests, grease a baking dish or pan with shortening, butter, or oil.
- Form the dough. Gradually add a little more of the remaining flour, a little at a time, until the dough comes together and pulls away from the sides of the bowl. You may not need the full amount, and can use extra for sprinkingly on surface in next step.
- Knead. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for about 3–5 minutes, until it’s smooth and soft (but not sticky).
- Shape the rolls. Pinch off pieces of dough and roll them into smooth balls, about 3 inches across. Arrange them in the greased pan. (This should make about 12 rolls.)
- Preheat. Now is a good time to preheat your oven to 375°F.
- Let rise. Let the rolls sit for 15–20 minutes while you preheat your oven to 375°F. I like to place these in a warmer spot (perhaps on top of the oven while preheating.)
- Bake. Bake for 18–20 minutes, until golden brown. If they brown too quickly, cover loosely with foil.
- Finish with butter. Remove from oven and if desired, brush warm rolls with melted butter or use stick butter and turn on the tops of rolls to watch the butter melt down the sides. Then, you can also sprinkle with Maldon salt if desired for a touch of saltiness.
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Notes
- Check your yeast freshness. If it doesn’t foam in the warm water, it may be expired.
- Don’t over-flour. Add just enough flour so the dough pulls away from the bowl but stays soft.
Nutrition
Serving: 1roll | Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 398mg | Potassium: 79mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 42IU | Vitamin C: 0.001mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 2mg
