Soft & Buttery Buttermilk Rolls

Prep: 20 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Proofing Time: 1 hour
Total: 1 hour 40 minutes
Yield: 15 rolls
Author: Karie
Perfectly soft and chewy with a rich buttery flavor, these buttermilk rolls are the quintessential bready comfort food. Simple to make and in the oven in about an hour's time, this recipe is a real keeper.

Equipment

  • 13×9 inch baking dish

Ingredients
 

  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 4 ounces unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 egg
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 1/4 teaspoon instant yeast, (1 package)
  • 3 1/2 – 4 cups all purpose flour
  • 2-3 tablespoons extra melted butter for glazing , (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Generously butter a 13 x 9 inch pan. Set aside.
  • Melt butter in a small saucepan. Add buttermilk, stir to combine, and continue to heat on low until just warmed (95 – 110°F). Turn off heat.
  • Add egg, sugar, salt, and yeast to a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook. Add buttermilk mixture and stir to combine.
  • Add 3 1/2 cups of flour and mix on low until combined. Turn mixer to medium speed and knead until dough is smooth and pulls away from the sides of the bowl, about 8-10 minutes. Dough should be soft and pliable and slightly sticky without sticking to your hands.
  • Cover the bowl with a clean towel or plastic wrap and set aside in a warm place to rise until doubled, about 30 – 40 minutes.
  • Remove dough from bowl and divide into 15 pieces (I use a kitchen scale to weight them out to the same amount but you can just eyeball it). Roll each piece into a tight ball and place, evenly spaced, into the prepared 13 x 9 inch pan.
  • Cover lightly with a clean moist kitchen towel or plastic wrap and allow to rise again, about 30 minutes.
  • When rolls are almost ready to bake, preheat oven to 375° F. Bake rolls for 16 – 20 minutes or until golden on top and baked through.
  • Immediately brush with extra melted butter. Allow to cool at least 20 minutes before serving.

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I'm a professional baker, recipe developer, photographer, and forager. I love sharing unique seasonal baking recipes with fun flavors!

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