Soft Buttery Yeast Rolls

If there was ever anything more pleasing in life, I would not know what that would be! I love the smell and the taste of fresh rolls right out of the oven. This recipe for Soft and Buttery Yeast Rolls is easy to make, they come out tall, fluffy, and moist. They taste so good plain and with toppings on them.

This recipe brought back so many childhood memories as I enjoyed the aroma coming from the oven.

My kids are not ones that will ask for bread or rolls, half the time they won’t use a bun for their burgers. When I began making these rolls they must have decided that the house smelled so good, that the rolls must be pretty good.

Now I can’t keep these rolls in the house. They use them for everything!

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Why will I love this recipe?

This recipe makes the Soft, Buttery Yeast Rolls that you remember from childhood. They are super easy to make, taste fabulous and they will put a smile on the face of even the pickiest person!

Can I make these as Wheat Rolls?

You can! You will need to use Wheat flour in place of the white flour. You could also make these Gluten Free by shopping for Gluten-free versions of the ingredients.

Ingredients:

• Dry active yeast
• Hot water
• Granulated sugar
• Milk
• Butter unsalted and divided
• Egg
• Pinch of salt
• All-purpose flour

How to make Soft Buttery Yeast Rolls:

Step 1. Place the yeast and hot water into a mixing bowl, and allow to sit untouched for at least 10 minutes.

Step 2. In a saucepan on the stove over medium heat, add the milk, sugar, and ¼ cup of the butter. Heat until the sugar is dissolved and the butter is melted.

Step 3. Let the heated milk mixture cool to no more than 115 degrees, and pour it into the mixing bowl with the yeast. Mix together for a few seconds.

Step 4. Add the egg into the mixing bowl while it is beating.

Step 5. Slowly add 4 cups of flour and the salt into the mixing bowl a little at a time.

Step 6. Lightly flour a large mixing bowl and place the finished dough into it. Cover the dough and let it sit undisturbed in a warm area for an hour and a half until it has risen to roughly double its size.

Step 7. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Step 8. Punch down the dough, spread the remaining flour on a flat clean surface, and knead the dough for a minute or two. Try to use as little flour as necessary.

Step 9. Separate the dough into four sections, and separate those four sections into four more each for a total of 16 even pieces of dough.

Step 10. Shape the dough pieces into roll shapes and place them into a well-greased 9×13 baking dish.

Bake for 20 minutes until lightly browned and cooked through.

Step 11. Use the remaining 2 tbsp of butter to brush the top of the rolls before serving.

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How should these Soft, Buttery Yeast Rolls be stored?

When the rolls have completely cooled, I suggest placing them into a zip lock storage bag or wrapping them tightly with plastic wrap. To lengthen the freshness time you should store them in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Can I freeze these rolls?

Yes, these rolls are freezer friendly. Once cooled to room temperature, place them into a zip-loc bag or wrap them tightly with plastic wrap and then Aluminum foil. Place them in the freezer for up to 2 months.

How would I reheat these rolls?

Preheat the oven to 325*. Be sure the rolls are wrapped in aluminum foil tightly.  Place them on a baking sheet and into the oven for 5 minutes or until the desired temperature is reached. You could also place them on a plate and cover them with a paper towel. Heat for 15 to 30 seconds in the microwave.