1. Activate the Yeast (Key for fluffiness!)
Whisk warm milk, sugar, and yeast in a bowl. Let sit 5 mins until frothy.
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2. Make the Dough
In a mixer, combine flour and salt.
Add the yeast mixture, melted butter, and egg.
Knead 5-7 mins until smooth and elastic (or by hand for 10 mins).
3. First Rise (Let It Rest!)
Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1-2 hours until doubled.
4. Shape & Second Rise
Punch down dough, divide into 12 balls, and place in a greased pan.
Cover and rise 30-45 mins until puffy.
5. Bake to Golden Perfection
Brush with melted butter (for shine!).
Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 18-20 mins until golden.
6. The Secret to Ultra-Soft Rolls
Brush again with butter right after baking.
Pro Tips for Bakery-Worthy Rolls
🔥 Use a kitchen scale – Flour measurements vary by cup!
🔥 Don’t rush the rise – Cold kitchen? Place bowl in a warm water bath.
🔥 Storage hack – Keep in a paper bag (not plastic) to avoid sogginess.
🔥 Freeze for later – Reheat frozen rolls in the oven for 5 mins.
5 Next-Level Variations
🧄 Garlic-Herb Butter – Brush with garlic butter post-bake.
🍯 Honey Butter – Drizzle with honey + cinnamon.
🧀 Cheesy Pull-Aparts – Stuff with mozzarella before baking.
🌾 Whole Wheat – Swap 1 cup flour for whole wheat.
🍞 Cinnamon Sugar – Roll dough in cinnamon sugar before shaping.
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