This versatile sweet yeast roll dough is perfect for making soft, fluffy rolls that melt in your mouth. Whether you’re baking dinner rolls, cinnamon rolls, or other sweet treats, this dough delivers every time.

Ingredients:

1 cup warm milk (110°F/43°C)
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 1/4 teaspoons (1 packet) active dry yeast
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
2 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting

Instructions:

Activate the Yeast:
In a small bowl, combine warm milk and sugar. Sprinkle the yeast over the top and let it sit for 5-10 minutes, until frothy.
Mix the Wet Ingredients:
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, eggs, and salt. Add the yeast mixture and stir to combine.
Form the Dough:
Gradually add the flour, one cup at a time, mixing with a wooden spoon or the dough hook of a stand mixer until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms. If the dough is too sticky, add more flour, one tablespoon at a time.
Knead the Dough:
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead by hand for 8-10 minutes, or knead with a stand mixer on medium speed for 5-6 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
First Rise:
Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm, draft-free place for 1-2 hours, or until doubled in size.
Shape the Rolls:
Punch down the dough and divide it into equal portions, depending on the size of rolls you want. Shape each portion into a ball and place them in a greased baking dish or on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Second Rise:
Cover the shaped rolls with a towel and let them rise for another 30-45 minutes, until puffy.
Bake:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the rolls for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown on top.
Serve:
Brush the rolls with melted butter immediately after baking for extra softness and shine. Serve warm.

This dough is sweet, buttery, and perfect for any recipe that calls for a rich yeast dough. Use it to create dinner rolls, sticky buns, or your favorite sweet bread!

versatile sweet yeast roll dough

perfect for making soft, fluffy rolls that melt in your mouth. Whether you’re baking dinner rolls, cinnamon rolls, or other sweet treats, this dough delivers every time.

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Ingredients

cup warm milk 110°F/43°C
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 1/4 teaspoons 1 packet active dry yeast
1/4 cup unsalted butter melted and cooled slightly
2 large eggs room temperature
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 cups all-purpose flour plus extra for dusting

Instructions

Activate the Yeast:
In a small bowl, combine warm milk and sugar. Sprinkle the yeast over the top and let it sit for 5-10 minutes, until frothy.
Mix the Wet Ingredients:
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, eggs, and salt. Add the yeast mixture and stir to combine.
Form the Dough:
Gradually add the flour, one cup at a time, mixing with a wooden spoon or the dough hook of a stand mixer until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms. If the dough is too sticky, add more flour, one tablespoon at a time.
Knead the Dough:
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead by hand for 8-10 minutes, or knead with a stand mixer on medium speed for 5-6 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
First Rise:
Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm, draft-free place for 1-2 hours, or until doubled in size.
Shape the Rolls:
Punch down the dough and divide it into equal portions, depending on the size of rolls you want. Shape each portion into a ball and place them in a greased baking dish or on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Second Rise:
Cover the shaped rolls with a towel and let them rise for another 30-45 minutes, until puffy.
Bake:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the rolls for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown on top.
Serve:
Brush the rolls with melted butter immediately after baking for extra softness and shine. Serve warm.
This dough is sweet, buttery, and perfect for any recipe that calls for a rich yeast dough. Use it to create dinner rolls, sticky buns, or your favorite sweet bread!