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Homemade Yeast Rolls

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Servings 32 rolls
Author Elizabeth Simkins

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups buttermilk milk or water
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons yeast I use instant
  • 4-5 cups flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt

Instructions

Combine All Ingredients

  • In a large mixing bowl or bowl to a stand mixer with the dough hook attached, combine 1 1/2 cups buttermilk, milk or water with 2 eggs, 1/2 cup melted butter, 1/2 cup sugar, and 1 1/2 tablespoons yeast (I use instant).
  • Add 4-5 cups of flour and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt. Combine.

Knead

  • Knead for 10 minutes or until the dough passes the windowpane test. The windowpane test means that a small piece of dough, when stretched, can be stretched so far that rather than tearing, it will become thin and see through.

First Rise

  • Allow to rise for several hours until doubled. This could be as little as an hour or much longer depending on the temperature in your kitchen.

Shape and Second Rise

  • Once doubled, punch the dough down and shape. For rolls, I like to divide the dough into 32 rolls and shape into golf ball sized rolls. Place in two 9x13 baking pans or dishes, 16 to a pan, and cover with a towel. Let rise again until puffy and doubled.

Bake

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees and bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown on the top.