Fresh baked bread is truly a weakness, I would rather have plate of fresh baked bread than a piece of cake, slice of pie, or a few cookies. Bread is not hard to make, be sure to select quality ingredients. These soft pillow like rolls are a delight. Let's get started.
INGREDIENTS
½ cup very warm water
1 egg
½ cup warm milk
⅓ cup unsalted butter
⅓ cup granulated sugar
3 ¾ cups sifted all-purpose flour
1/2 t salt
1 package active dry yeast
DIRECTIONS
Pour water and milk into a stand mixer or large bowl, add the sugar and stir until it is completely dissolved.
Add yeast to this mixture, it will become white on top, this lets you know your yeast is active.
Once you see your yeast is active continue to add the butter, salt and egg and stir.
Slowly add the flour until combined, do not overmix.
Knead on a flour surface 2-4 minutes.
In a separate buttered or greased bowl add the dough to the bowl to rise.
Cover with a plastic lightly and return when double in size - ( About 50-60 minutes)
Once the dough has double in size, push down in the middle and separate into equal parts. ( I like to use a Muffin/Cupcake tin when I double this recipe)
Place the dough on a baking sheet and let rise for an additional 50 minutes
Bake in 350 preheated oven for 7-12 minutes.
While still piping hot from the oven, get a stick of butter and rub the tops of each roll gently and watch the butter melt.
Enjoy!
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