Dinner Rolls Recipe
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Ingredients
  • 4 teaspoons sugar, divided
  • 1 cup very warm water
  • 1 package active dry yeast
  • 1 tablespoon softened butter
  • 1 egg
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • 1½ teaspoons salt
  • 3½ cups white bread flour
Directions
  1. Combine 1 teaspoon sugar, water, and yeast together in a large bowl. Allow the mixture to sit until slightly bubbly – about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the butter, egg, buttermilk, salt, and 2 cups of the flour. Beat for 1 minute.
  3. Add the remaining flour gradually, using just enough to make the dough come cleanly away from the side of the bowl.
  4. Knead by machine (using a dough hook) for 5-6 minutes or by hand for 7-8 minutes. Dough should be very soft and elastic.
  5. Generously grease or butter a large bowl. Place dough in bowl and turn to coat dough completely. Cover and let rise until doubled – about 1 hour.
  6. Grease (or us an oil-flour spray) a 9-inch by 13-inch baking pan.
  7. Punch down dough and divide it into 12 equal pieces. Shape into smooth balls and place in prepared pan. Cover and let rise until doubled – about 1 hour.
  8. Heat oven to 375 F.
  9. Bake 18-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
Notes
For a more rustic look, use a small fine-mesh sifter or tea strainer to sprinkle flour over the top of the rolls before baking. You can also give the rolls a rich, shiny appearance by brushing them lightly with an egg wash (1 egg and 1 tablespoon water, whisked together) before baking.
Recipe by Premeditated Leftovers™ at https://premeditatedleftovers.com/?p=28919