Description
Soft, buttery cloverleaf rolls with a light, fluffy texture, perfect for dinner tables or holiday meals. These classic yeast rolls are golden on the outside and tender inside.
Ingredients
- 1 envelope active dry yeast
- 4 tablespoons sugar (divided use)
- 1/4 cup warm water
- 4 tablespoons butter (diced)
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs (beaten separately and divided use)
- 3 1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- In a stand mixer bowl, combine yeast, 1 tablespoon sugar, and warm water (no hotter than 110°F). Let stand for 5 minutes until bubbly.
- In a small saucepan, heat butter, milk, remaining sugar, and salt until butter melts and mixture reaches about 110°F. Do not exceed 120°F. Remove from heat and whisk in one beaten egg.
- Add the milk mixture and 1 1/2 cups flour to the yeast mixture. Knead with a dough hook on low speed, gradually adding remaining flour until a soft dough forms.
- Knead on medium speed for 5–6 minutes until the dough is smooth, soft, and forms a ball.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, turning once to coat. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 45–60 minutes or until doubled in size.
- Punch down dough and turn onto a clean surface. Divide into 36 small balls and place 3 balls into each greased muffin cup.
- Cover and let rise again for about 20 minutes until puffy. Preheat oven to 400°F near the end of this rise.
- Brush rolls with the remaining beaten egg. Bake for 12–15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cool in pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Ensure liquids are not too hot to avoid killing the yeast.
- If dough is too sticky, add flour gradually until manageable.
- These rolls are best served warm with butter.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- You can freeze baked rolls for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
