Easy Dinner Rolls

 Easy Dinner Rolls

These simple rolls bake up equally well with either vegan or dairy milk and butter. If you would like to make ahead, freeze them after they have been formed in step 7, but before the rise. Thaw them in the refrigerator overnight, and allow to rise until doubled in a warm, draft-free place before baking.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup milk
• ¼ cup butter
• 1 packet or 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast
• 1 Tbsp evaporated cane sugar
• 2 ¾ cups unbleached wheat flour
• 1 tsp kosher salt

Instructions:

1. In a small saucepan, heat milk and butter until butter is melted, and mixture is warm to the touch– about 110°-114°F.
2. Add yeast and sugar to the warm milk mixture and let sit for about 10 minutes, or until foamy. If your yeast doesn’t foam up it is likely expired and you will need fresh yeast.
3. Whisk together unbleached wheat flour, and salt.
4. Stir milk mixture and proofed yeast into flour mixture until combined. A soft dough will form.
5. Turn dough out onto a floured surface and knead for 5 minutes, adding a little more flour if dough is too sticky. You’ll want it a little tacky, but not sticking to the surface or your hands. Return to the bowl and cover loosely. Allow to rest for 10 minutes.
6. Generously grease an 8 x 8-in baking dish with butter.
7. After the dough has rested, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide the dough into 12 even pieces. Roll each piece into a ball, and place in the prepared baking dish. 
8. Cover tightly with plastic wrap. Allow to rise in a warm, draft free place until doubled, about one hour to 90 minutes. 
9. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Remove plastic wrap and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until rolls are golden brown.

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