yeast rolls.

i try to only post about things that i love. otherwise, what is the point? 

this recipe is definitely my favorite yeast roll recipe to date. i have a ton of others i keep want to try but for some reason, i keep going back to this one. 

it is a super easy recipe, especially for a yeast recipe. i also love that it makes so many. i end up freezing a bunch and when we want hot rolls with dinner, it is so easy to just throw a couple in the oven/microwave.

these rolls are also awesome slathered in honey butter -- if that is your kind of thing. although, i am not sure who's thing that wouldn't be?!

yeast rolls + printable version

--recipe from our best bites

2 c whole milk (if you have to, you can use 2% but no skim!)

1/2 c + 1 T sugar, divided

1/3 c (5 1/3 T) butter

2 t kosher salt  

2 pkgs active dry yeast (4 1/2 t)(try to use bread machine yeast)

2/3 c warm water 

8-9 c flour 

3 eggs, beaten

in a medium saucepan, combine milk, butter, salt, and 1/2 c of sugar. stir over medium heat until butter melts. remove from heat and allow to cool until lukewarm. (make sure you do this step -- i usually pour my butter mixture into another bowl to help speed up the process. you could also rub ice cubes over your pan/put your pan in sink full of ice cubes)

in small bowl, dissolve yeast and 1 T of sugar in 2/3 c warm water. let sit for 10 minutes or until yeast has bubbled. 

combine 3 c of flour with milk mixture in a large mixing bowl. beat for 30 seconds on low. make sure to scrape the sides of the bowl. pour in yeast mixture and beat for 3 minutes on high. 

beat in 3 eggs. stir in remaining flour one cup at a time. (you may not need all 9 cups) the dough will be very soft - like still sticking to your finger - but will start to pull away from the sides of the bowl. it will firm up when it rises. 

place a towel over the top of the bowl and place in a warm spot. let rise for about 1 hour. 

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spray 2 12x13 glass pans with cooking spray.

punch down down and turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. divide into two pieces. 

roll first portion into a rectangle and cut into 12 equal size pieces. shape each piece into a ball and place in prepared pan. repeat with second portion of dough for the 2nd pan.  

cover each pan with a clean towel and place in a warm place for about 30 minutes. 

to bake the rolls: preheat oven to 375 and bake for about 15-18 minutes or until golden brown.