Here’s a soft, fluffy, and buttery Old-Fashioned Yeast Roll recipe — perfect for dinners, holidays, or just a comforting treat!
🍞 Old-Fashioned Yeast Rolls
Ingredients (Makes 12 rolls)
- 1 cup warm milk (110°F / 43°C)
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 large egg
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour (approx.)
- 2 tbsp butter, melted (for brushing tops)
Instructions
1. Activate yeast
- In a small bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast.
- Stir and let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
2. Mix dough
- In a large bowl, combine melted butter, salt, and egg.
- Add the yeast mixture and stir to combine.
- Gradually add flour, 1 cup at a time, until a soft dough forms.
3. Knead
- Knead on a lightly floured surface 8–10 minutes, or until smooth and elastic.
- Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1–1½ hours, until doubled in size.
4. Shape rolls
- Punch down the dough and divide into 12 equal pieces.
- Shape into rolls and place in a greased 9×13-inch pan or on a baking sheet.
- Cover and let rise 30–45 minutes until puffy.
5. Bake
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Bake 15–20 minutes, until golden brown.
6. Brush and serve
- Brush warm rolls with melted butter.
- Serve warm.
Tips & Variations
- Sweet rolls: Add 2–3 tbsp sugar to the dough and top with a glaze.
- Herb rolls: Mix 1–2 tsp dried herbs (rosemary, thyme, or parsley) into the dough.
- Garlic butter rolls: Brush tops with garlic butter instead of plain butter.
- Freezing: Cool completely and freeze in an airtight bag; reheat in the oven.
If you want, I can also give you a quick-rise version or a cinnamon swirl yeast roll variation for a sweet treat.
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