Perfectly Fluffy Dinner Rolls Recipe
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Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 8 cups | Milk |
| 2 cups | Unsalted Butter |
| 2 cups | Sugar |
| 2 1/2 tbsp | Dried Yeast |
| 2 pieces | Fresh Yeast |
| 2 | Eggs |
| 18 cups | White Flour |
| 1 tbsp | Salt |
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 175.2
- Fat Content: 4.4g
- Saturated Fat Content: 2.4g
- Cholesterol Content: 36.2mg
- Sodium Content: 308.3mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 28.3g
- Fiber Content: 1g
- Sugar Content: 1.7g
- Protein Content: 5g
Instructions:
For the Glaze:
- Begin by putting the milk into a saucepan and bringing it just to the boil.
- Reserve 4 tablespoons of milk in a small bowl, allowing it to cool to lukewarm.
- Cut the unsalted butter into pieces and add it with sugar to the remaining milk in the pan. Stir occasionally until the butter is melted. Let it cool to lukewarm.
- Sprinkle the dried yeast over the 4 tablespoons of milk and let it stand, stirring once, until dissolved (about 5 minutes).
Dough Preparation:
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs until just mixed. Add the cooled sweetened milk, salt, and dissolved yeast. Stir in half of the flour and mix well with your hand.
- Gradually add the remaining flour, 2 ounces at a time, mixing well after each addition. Keep adding flour until the dough forms a soft and slightly sticky ball, pulling away from the sides of the bowl.
- Turn the dough onto a floured work surface and knead until it becomes very smooth, elastic, and forms a ball (approximately 5-7 minutes).
Rising and Shaping:
- Wash the large bowl and brush it with melted butter. Place the kneaded dough in the bowl, flipping it so the surface is lightly buttered.
- Cover the bowl with a damp tea towel and let the dough rise in a warm place until doubled in bulk, about 1-1 1/2 hours.
- Brush 2 baking sheets with melted butter.
- Turn the risen dough onto a floured surface, knead lightly to knock out the air, and let it rest for about 5 minutes.
- Cut the dough in half and roll each piece into a cylinder about 2 inches in diameter. Cut each cylinder into 8 equal pieces.
Final Steps:
- Shape round rolls by cupping a piece of dough under your palm, rolling it in a circular motion to form a smooth ball.
- Arrange 8 rolls on each baking sheet, cover with a dry tea towel, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in bulk (about 30 minutes).
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Make the glaze by beating the egg yolk with water until frothy. Brush the rolls with the glaze.
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown (15-18 minutes). Turn the rolls over and tap the bottoms; they should sound hollow when tapped.
Serve and Enjoy!
These delightful Dinner Rolls, with their golden-brown crust and fluffy interior, are sure to be a hit at your dinner table. Whether it’s a weeknight meal or a special occasion, the aroma of freshly baked rolls will fill your home with warmth. Cheers to good food and happy moments from Doreen Randal in Wanganui, New Zealand!
