Grandma Rita's Famous Soft Butter Rolls Recipe

Ingredients

• 0.75 cup milk
• 0.25 cup butter
• 0.25 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 4.5 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 0.5 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
• 3.5 cups bread flour, divided, or as needed
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, or more as needed, for dusting

Instructions

1. In a 2-cup glass measuring cup, microwave the milk until it almost boils and starts to climb the sides, about 1 minute. Add butter, 1/4 cup of sugar, and salt to the hot milk; let it cool to below 110 degrees F (45 degrees C).
2. In a large bowl, dissolve the yeast and 1 teaspoon of sugar in warm water. Let it sit for about 10 minutes until the yeast softens and becomes foamy.
3. Pour the cooled milk mixture into the yeast mixture. Add 2 cups of bread flour and the egg. Stir with a wooden spoon until smooth. Gradually add the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, mixing well after each addition, until the dough is smooth and slightly sticky.
4. Place the dough on a lightly floured sheet of waxed paper and gently knead to form a ball. Place the dough in a large, lightly oiled bowl, turning to coat. Cover with a towel and let it rise in a warm spot for about 30 minutes.
5. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Divide the dough into three equal parts. Divide each part into six even-sized balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Cover the balls with a towel and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
6. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
7. Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition

• Calories: 132 kcal
• Fat Content: 3 g
• Fiber Content: 1 g
• Sugar Content: 4 g
• Sodium Content: 156 mg
• Protein Content: 4 g
• Cholesterol Content: 17 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 21 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g