These iconic American rolls are feathery inside, buttery at the fold and golden on top. The dough can rise overnight in the refrigerator for easier holiday timing.
Recipe Summary
- Prep: 30 min plus rising
- Cook: 20 min
- Total Time: 2 hr 45 min
- Servings: 16
- Estimated Cost per Serving: $0.32
Ingredients
- 3 3/4 cups (470 g) all-purpose flour, plus more as needed
- 2 1/4 tsp (7 g) instant yeast
- 3 tbsp (38 g) sugar
- 1 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1 cup (240 ml) warm whole milk
- 1 large egg
- 8 tbsp (113 g) unsalted butter, melted and divided
- 1 tbsp flaky salt, optional
Instructions
- Mix flour, yeast, sugar and salt. Add milk, egg and 5 tablespoons butter; knead 8 minutes until smooth and slightly tacky.
- Place in a greased bowl, cover and rise 60–75 minutes until doubled.
- Roll dough 1/2 inch thick and cut sixteen 3-inch rounds. Brush with butter and fold slightly off-center.
- Arrange in a buttered 9-by-13-inch pan, cover and rise 35–45 minutes until puffy.
- Heat oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush rolls with butter and bake 18–20 minutes until deep golden.
- Brush with remaining butter, add flaky salt if desired and serve warm.
Cook’s Tips
Measure flour by weight for tender rolls. Refrigerate the shaped covered rolls overnight, then bring to room temperature before baking.
Estimated Nutrition per Serving
176 calories; 4 g protein; 25 g carbohydrate; 7 g fat; 4 g saturated fat; 230 mg sodium.
Nutrition and cost are estimates and may vary.
