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Heavenly Cheddar Cloverleaf Rolls: Light and Airy Delight
Fantastic Cloverleaf Rolls Recipe
Description
Indulge in the delight of these Fantastic Cloverleaf Rolls, a recipe cherished for its perfection and lightness. These airy buns can be baked in muffin tins or simply rolled into balls and placed on a cookie sheet. For a cheesy twist, consider adding grated cheddar cheese—just remember to grease the tins well!
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 3 1/2 cups | all-purpose flour |
| 1 | dry yeast |
| 3/4 cup | warm water |
| 4 tbsp | sugar |
| 1 cup | milk (warm) |
| 1/4 cup | butter (melted) |
| 1 | egg |
| 1 tsp | salt |
| 1/4 cup | butter (for greasing) |
Nutritional Information (per roll)
| Calories | Fat Content | Saturated Fat Content | Cholesterol Content | Sodium Content | Carbohydrate Content | Fiber Content | Sugar Content | Protein Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 205.1 | 5.4g | 3.1g | 28.5mg | 245.2mg | 33.4g | 1.2g | 4.3g | 5.4g |
Instructions
- Preparation of Muffin Tins: Begin by greasing 12 jumbo muffin tins thoroughly to ensure easy release.
- Activate Yeast: In a small cup or bowl, combine the dry yeast with 1 tablespoon of sugar in warm water. Cover with plastic wrap and allow it to sit for about 10 minutes until the yeast becomes foamy.
- Mixing Ingredients: In the mixing bowl, combine 3 cups of flour, the remaining sugar, melted butter, warm milk, egg, and salt. Incorporate the yeast mixture into this blend.
- Kneading Dough: With a kneader blade attached to a heavy-duty mixer, knead the mixture, gradually adding in the remaining flour until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms. Be cautious not to add too much flour to avoid a heavy texture in the baked buns.
- Resting Dough: Remove the dough from the bowl and let it rest on the counter for about 10 minutes, covered with a cloth.
- Gentle Kneading: After the resting period, knead the dough gently for approximately 30 seconds.
- First Rise: Coat a glass or stainless-steel bowl with oil, transfer the dough to this bowl, cover it, and let it rise in a warm, draft-free area for about 1 hour or until it has doubled in size.
- Shaping the Rolls: Punch down the dough, remove it from the bowl, and place it on a clean countertop. Slice the dough evenly in half lengthwise, setting one piece aside. Shape the first piece into a chunky long rope and slice it into 18 even pieces. Form each piece into balls about 1.5 inches in diameter.
- Placing in Tins: Place three balls in each muffin tin, repeating with the remaining dough.
- Second Rise: Cover the tins with a clean tea towel and let them rise in a warm area for 30-40 minutes, depending on your kitchen’s temperature.
- Prepping for Baking: Once risen, remove the tea towel and brush the tops of the rolls with melted butter.
- Baking: Preheat your oven to 350°F and bake the rolls for 18-20 minutes, or until they achieve a dark golden color.
Serving Suggestions
Enjoy these rolls warm from the oven, perfect for accompanying soups, salads, or simply enjoyed with a spread of butter. For a cheesy variant, sprinkle grated cheddar cheese into the muffin tins before placing the dough balls, adding an irresistible flavor twist.
These Fantastic Cloverleaf Rolls promise to be a delightful addition to your meal, inviting smiles and satisfaction with every bite.
