Paula Deen Yeast Rolls Recipe
There is nothing better than warm homemade rolls. This Paula Deen Yeast Rolls Recipe is soft, fluffy and buttery. These rolls taste amazing with dinner or holiday meals.
Ingredients
- 1 cup warm milk
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
- ¼ cup sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- Extra butter for brushing
Instructions
Activate the Yeast
- Pour warm milk into a bowl. Add sugar and yeast. Stir gently. Let it sit for five minutes until foamy.
Add Wet Ingredients
- Mix melted butter, eggs and salt into the yeast mixture. Stir well until everything combines smoothly.
Add the Flour
- Slowly add flour into the bowl. Mix little by little until a soft dough forms completely.
Knead the Dough
- Place dough on a floured surface. Knead for eight minutes until smooth, soft, and stretchy.
First Rise
- Put dough into a greased bowl. Cover with towel. Let it rise one hour until doubled in size.
Shape the Rolls
- Punch down dough gently. Divide into equal pieces. Roll each piece into smooth round balls carefully.
Arrange in Pan
- Place dough balls into a greased baking dish. Leave small spaces between each roll for rising.
Second Rise
- Cover the pan with towel. Let rolls rise again for thirty minutes until puffy and larger.
Bake the Rolls
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Bake rolls for fifteen to eighteen minutes until golden brown on top.
Brush with Butter
- Remove hot rolls from oven carefully. Brush melted butter over the tops for extra flavor and softness.
Serve Warm
- Let rolls cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm buttery rolls with your favorite meals and spreads.
Notes
- Use fresh yeast for the best fluffy texture.
- Do not overheat the milk. Warm milk works best for yeast activation.
- Knead the dough well for soft and airy rolls.
- Add garlic powder for garlic butter rolls.
- Sprinkle herbs on top before baking for extra flavor.
- Replace half the flour with whole wheat flour for healthier rolls.
- Brush honey butter on top for sweet dinner rolls.
- Let the dough rise in a warm place for faster results.
- Use a stand mixer if you want easier kneading.
- Avoid adding too much flour or rolls may become dense.