Bread is, of course, one of my favorite things in the world. I think it really completes a meal and homemade bread? It just makes everything better! These fancy rolls (that really aren’t complicated at all!) are perfect for wowing your Thanksgiving guests. Make them the day before and just reheat right before serving.
These rolls are supposed to be like the famous Lambert’s Throwed Rolls. I have never visited Lambert’s so I can’t vouch for that but they are terrific! Soft and buttery and everything a good roll should be. To really put these over the top, mix a little softened butter and honey together for serving. They will blow your mind!
Dinner Rolls
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 ¼ teaspoons 1 pkg. active dry yeast
- ¼ cup warm water (110-115 degrees F)
- 1 cup warm milk (110-115 degrees F)
- ¼ cup ½ stick melted butter
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 egg (lightly beaten)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 cups all-purpose or bread flour
- In a small bowl, combine the teaspoon of sugar and the yeast with the warm water and allow to foam (5-10 minutes).
- In a large mixing bowl, mix the warm milk, melted butter, sugar, egg and salt. Add the yeast mixture and stir.
- Stir in 3 cups of flour. Stir or knead in another cup of flour (or more, if needed) and knead for 5-10 minutes to make a smooth, elastic dough.
- Scrape the large mixing bowl clean (or as clean as possible) and place dough in the bowl. Grease the top of the dough with butter or oil and cover with a clean cloth. Place in a warm location (I turn the oven on for 1-2 minutes, then turn OFF and place covered bowl in the warm oven to rise) and let rise until doubled in size, about 60-90 minutes.
- Liberally butter a 12-cup muffin pan. With buttery hands, deflate the dough and divide into 24 pieces. Roll each piece into a ball. Place two balls in each muffin cup. Gently grease the tops and cover with a clean towel.
- Let rolls rise in a warm place until nearly doubled in size, about 45 minutes. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and bake rolls for 20-25 minutes, until tops are browned and rolls are done. (Check rolls after 15 minutes, and cover loosely with foil to prevent excess browning, if needed.)
Michele says
I want to just eat the bottom off one of those rolls. :-o As soon as I saw the picture, I clicked print! Cannot wait to try these.
Rachel @ Baked by Rachel says
I love clover rolls! they really are easy but impressive looking :)
Katrina @ In Katrina's Kitchen says
Bread is my lover. This looks delish!