I first made these rolls to go with a meal I was making for myself and the first thought I had was; Some turkey would be amazing with these rolls, like at Thanksgiving. Later that same month, I was asked to make some rolls for a Thanksgiving party I was going to and they were a massive hit. Everyone at the party complimented me on the rolls. A few years later, I don’t even get asked to make the rolls, they are just expected and people look forward to them. And I am happy to make them.
These rolls make the perfect side for your holiday meals. I make them at both Thanksgiving and Christmas. They are great for mini sandwiches with leftover turkey or using to dip into that gravy you have on your plate. Once you try them, you’ll know exactly what you want to use them for. And I am sure you will be making them for many years to come.
Holiday Rolls
Make these one time and from then on you will be known as the person who made the best rolls ever.
Ingredients
- Dough
- 5 cups (600 grams) of All-Purpose Flour
- 1 1/3 cup (320 grams) of Milk
- 1 stick (112 grams) of Softened Butter
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) of Granulated Sugar
- 2 teaspoons (6 grams) of Active Dry Yeast
- 1 tablespoon (12 grams) of Salt
- 2 Eggs (100 grams) at Room Temperature
- 2 tablespoon (28 grams) of Melted Butter
- Flakey Salt
Toppings
Directions
- Mix together the flour, salt, and sugar in a large bowl. In a separate container warm the milk to between 80F to 95F and then stir in the yeast and let rest for 10 minutes. This is to test the yeast is still good. If it does not foam, discard and get new yeast and milk.
- Add in the milk, yeast and eggs into the flour mixture and knead until combined. This will be sticky for a while but do this until a shaggy dough forms.
- Add in the butter and knead the dough for 5 minutes until the butter is incorporated into the dough. A stand mixer can be used for this step as well. Let the dough rest for 10 minutes in the bowl.
- Sprinkle some flour onto a work surface and knead the dough on the surface for a few minutes. Shape the dough into a ball by pulling the dough across the work surface. Place back into a bowl and let rest for 1 to 2 hours.
- Once the dough has rested, take it out of the bowl and divide into 16 pieces all about 70 grams. I normally just eye ball 16 pieces by dividing the dough chunks in halves until I get to 16. Form them into tight balls and place on a grease lined baking sheet and cover. Let rest for another 1 to 2 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 400F. Once warmed placed the buns in the oven uncovered for about 10 to 12 minutes. They should be golden brown on top and have an internal temperature of 202F.
- Optionally, you may melt 2 tablespoons of butter and brush it on top of the buns and sprinkle a little bit of salt on top.
- Enjoy them warm and with friend and family!
Nutrition
Per Serving:
225 calories;
6g fat;
36g carbohydrates;
5g protein;
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