Buttery Yeast Rolls

I have made these twice now, one batch for Thanksgiving and one today, just to make today special. The first time, I used the Gold Medal flour I had around and the rolls were met with much pleasure. Fresh baked breads and rolls are always special, so that wasn't too hard to accomplish, the smell alone is enough to make one drool. This time I used King Arthur's All Purpose Flour, which is standardized and not prone to regional fluctuations in content. Although it is higher in protein somewhat and very well suited to yeast bread making, it produced very light and fluffy Buttery Yeast Rolls, with just a slight chew to the outside to give them a little substance without overtaking the lightness at all. I don't use a bread machine, but the Kitchen Aid mixer with a dough hook attached, to mix and knead the dough. First, I heat the milk and water together until it's very warm, a bit warmer than the "baby bath" test, more of a "tired mommy bath" temp. I combine the liquid with the yeast and sugar in the bowl and allow the yeast to get it's job started and get activated. Add the egg, at room temp or warmer, the butter that is slightly melted, and the salt, but don't bother to stir. The flour is then unceremoniously dumped into the bowl and the mixer is started on low speed, to allow the flour to slowly combine into the liquids. I allow it to knead the dough until I see it is looking very elastic and stretchy. The dough is on the sticky side but improves after the first rising, which I do in a greased bowl in the warming drawer of the oven. It doesn't take long that way. After it is risen, I roll small balls out of the dough and place them in a greased 11x7 pan, spray the tops with non-stick cooking spray, cover with a towel and put back into the warming oven. Using this size pan seems to be about ideal, a little room for the rolls to spread out, but some force to make them rise upwards. This is a very easy easy, uncomplicated recipe that even a totally inexperienced bread baker shouldn't have too much trouble with and will convince the masses you are a master baker. Thank you, Donna, for sharing with us.

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YUMMY! You are right - they are the best. So easy, too, using the bread machine for the first part. I followed the recipe exactly and wouldn't change a thing. This one definitely moved to the top of my rolls recipes.

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very easy and good!

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This is a good recipe .. I put a small amount of cheese in the center of the roll and it was nice and melty when I got them out of the oven .. thanks!

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OMG These rolls were AMAZING!!! This is a 10-star recipe! I almost didn't make them because it was getting so late in the day. I'm so glad I did! They require a little planning because of the time involved in the dough cycle and the rise, but they were super easy to make. The bread machine does all the work; we just do the waiting. Thank you so much for sharing! We will be making these again and again! :)

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YUMMY!!! I know the instructions said not to use Bread Flour, but I ran out of all purpose flour. I probably had about 2 cups all purpose and the rest was bread flour. I just threw everything together because I was in a hurry. I probably didn't even measure everything perfectly. The rolls were still perfect. They reminded my family of some rolls that you get at a local steakhouse that we always rave about. Thank you for the recipe...can't wait to make them again!

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These were very good but not excellent. We thought they were a little on the dry side.

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I used this recipe for yesterday's Thanksgiving dinner. I made 2 batches and since I did not have a bread machine, I had to alter the beginning process. The first time I used the stand mixer with the dough hook. Since I had not used the dough hook before, I wasn't sure what to expect. The dough seemed sticky, so I added flour as needed. The dough rose fine and was made into rolls. The second batch was kneaded by hand and in revising the process, I forgot to put in the butter. The dough rose fine and was shaped into rolls. But I wasn't sure how the lack of butter would effect the texture and taste. Both batches came out soft and with a good flavor. The one without the butter just tasted a little sweeter. There was a very slight difference in taste. These rolls had a nice soft texture and very good flavor. I will definitely use this recipe again.

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These rolls are so easy and sooo GOOD!!! I was looking for a quick roll recipe to go with my meal and found this WINNER. Hubby loved them and continued to eat more for his evening snack. Try this recipe,,,,,,,you will taste what I am talking about.

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Such a wonderful recipe! I do not use a bread machine, so I did it the old fashioned way and they turned out just beautiful. My family of 4 blows right through one batch of them so I always have to make sure to double them if we are having company. Thank you so much for this recipe!

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I was leery about these because they were made without bread flour. But to my surprise they turned out excellent. I think I will make hot dog buns next time.

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These are soooo yummy. They are even good without the butter brushed on top. I also make them with whole-wheat flour and they come just as fluffy and tender. Instead of shaping them into balls and baking them in a pan, I like to shape them into buns and I bake them on a cookie sheet. We use these for sandwiches. Thanks for the great recipe! ETA I also let it bake in the bread amchine as a loaf and it comes quite nice.

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Great rolls! I followed the recipe exactly and was amazed at the texture. They came out so light!

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If I could give more stars, I would. These rolls made an outstanding addition to our Labor Day barbecue. I don't use bread machines, so I did the first part using my dough hooks on my mixer and then mixed and kneaded the rest by hand. I thought my family was going to attack the oven because the smell was so intoxicating. They look and taste a lot like Quincy's yeast rolls only I think they're better.

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Delicious and very easy to make. My hubby said they were the best rolls he ever had! I liked that it called for ingredients I already had on hand. Yummy!

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These rolls were so good! They tasted like some of the rolls I have gotten in restaurants. This is for sure my new roll recipe. Thanks!

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These are Excellent rolls! It had been over a year since I used my bread machine, until I saw this recipe...I think I will be using it more often now... Thanks Donna

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Thank you, Donna M! These are absolutely the best rolls I have ever made. I can't even imagine anything better. They were a part of our Easter dinner and were a huge hit!. The dough would make great hamburger and hot dog buns, as well as the buns used in lobster rolls. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

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these were DEVINE also it was so easy i also used my bread machine to make the dough. I will be making these alot my children went back for 2nds and 3rds

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These were sooo good! I made them for Easter. Everyone gobbled them up. I'll be making them again. Thanks for sharing the recipe.

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