The power of a stand mixer and a bit of extra yeast are the two secrets for this quick recipe.
Prep Time35mins
Cook Time25mins
Total Time1hr
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Global
Servings: 12rolls
Author: Kresha Faber
Ingredients
1tablespoonbutter, for greasing the pan
1 ½cupswarm milk or water, 100°-110°F
¼cupcane sugar or honey
1tablespoonactive dry yeast
¼cupbutter, melted
1teaspooncoarse sea salt
1egg
4cupsall-purpose flour
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F. Generously butter a 9"x13" baking dish and set aside.
Pour the warm milk in the bowl of a stand mixer, then add the sugar and sprinkle over the yeast. Stir briefly with a fork, then let stand 5 minutes to bloom.
Add the melted butter, salt, egg, and 3 cups of the flour. With the dough hook, mix on medium speed for 5 minutes.
After the dough has mixed for 5 minutes, add the remaining flour and continue to mix on medium speed for an additional 10-15 minutes. About halfway through the additional mix time, the dough should begin to pull away from the sides and slap the sides of the bowl.
When the dough is soft but still slightly sticky, scrape the dough onto a floured work surface, then divide the dough into fourths. Divide each fourth into three equal pieces. Briefly roll each piece into a loose ball and place the balls into the prepared baking dish, forming a 3x4 array. If you've got an extra minute or two, you may snip an "X" into the tops with a scissors or lame, if desired, to allow for maximum rise while they bake.
Cover with a kitchen towel and let the dough rise until doubled in size, about 10 minutes.
Bake until golden brown, 18-22 minutes.
After removing from the oven, quickly brush the tops with melted butter, then remove from the pan to cool on a cooling rack or place immediately in a serving basket to keep warm.
Notes
These rolls can be stored at room temperature for 5-6 days, although they're best when eaten fresh. They can also be frozen in an airtight container for up to 3 months and reheated, straight from the freezer, in a warm oven.Quick prep notes: In a hurry? Be sure to take a couple of minutes to prep everything so you can bake quickly! You'll want to get the butter melting and the milk warming, unless you use warm water straight from the tap. Sugar will be quicker to measure than honey.