We decided in 2024, we are going to share a new bread recipe every single week. While we currently are not on the sourdough train yet (I can't take on one more thing to feed), there are still plenty of ways to make healthier bread than what you get in the grocery store!
Better ingredients, fresher bread for you and your family!
No fluff in these blog recipe posts. Heres the recipe for week 3!
Dinner Rolls
Ingredients:
- 1 2/3 cups lukewarm water, divided
- 2 1/4 tsp instant yeast, or dry active yeast
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 4 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tbsp butter, melted for brushing
Instructions:
1. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook combine the instant yeast, sugar, and half of the lukewarm water. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
2. Add remaining water, honey, salt, cubed butter, and 4 cups flour to the bowl. Knead at low speed until the dough comes together and is soft but not sticky. Add a few more tablespoons flour if necessary. Continue to knead for 6-9 minutes until the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl and is soft and smooth.
3. Transfer the dough to a lightly greased bowl and make sure that it is completely coated. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm and draft-free place for about 45 minutes or until doubled in size.
4. Lightly flour your work surface and turn out the dough onto it. Use your fingers to gently pat each half into an 8×12 inch rectangle while pressing it all over to remove any air pockets. Cut and roll dough into 2 inch, smooth balls. Place rolls on a cookie sheet with parchment about 1-2 inches apart. The rolls will double while rising, and grow again when baking. Cover and let rise for about 45 minutes in a warm and draft-free place until doubled in size.
5. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and adjust oven rack to lower-middle position.
6. Bake rolls for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
7. Remove onto a cooling rack, brush with melted butter.