Description
Grandma’s rosemary dinner rolls bring warmth and comfort from her cherished kitchen to your table. Fragrant herbs and buttery layers promise a delightful journey through family tradition you’ll savor with each delicious bite.
Ingredients
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Flour and Yeast:
- 3.5 cups (472 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2.25 teaspoons / 7 grams) active dry yeast
Liquid Ingredients:
- 0.25 cup (60 milliliters) warm water (110°F / 43°C)
- 0.75 cup (180 milliliters) warm milk (110°F / 43°C)
- 1 egg
Seasoning and Enhancers:
- 0.25 cup (50 grams) sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons (45 grams) butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons (30 grams) butter (for brushing on top)
- Flaky sea salt (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Awaken the yeast by dissolving it in tepid water with a hint of sugar, allowing it to bloom and become frothy for 5-10 minutes.
- Create a dough foundation by blending flour, sugar, and salt in a spacious mixing vessel. Incorporate the activated yeast, warm milk, liquefied butter, and an egg. Fold in fragrant rosemary until a rough texture emerges.
- Knead the mixture thoroughly for 8-10 minutes, developing a silky, elastic consistency. For stand mixer users, process on low speed for approximately 5 minutes.
- Transfer the dough to a greased container, drape with a cloth, and permit rising in a cozy environment for 1-1.5 hours until volume doubles.
- Deflate the dough gently, then partition into 12-15 uniform segments. Craft each piece into a smooth, rounded form.
- Arrange the spherical portions in a buttered baking dish, allowing them to rest and expand for 30-45 minutes until puffy.
- Heat the oven to 375F (190C). Embellish rolls with melted butter, additional rosemary, and a sprinkle of flaky salt if desired.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes until achieving a golden-brown exterior. While warm, brush with extra butter for enhanced tenderness.
- Serve immediately alongside your preferred dish, accompanied by butter or honey for a delectable complement.
Notes
- Use water between 100-110°F to ensure proper yeast activation without killing the microorganisms.
- Develop gluten by stretching and folding the dough, creating a more tender and airy texture in the rolls.
- Swap rosemary with thyme, oregano, or sage for different flavor profiles while maintaining the herb-infused essence.
- Replace all-purpose flour with whole wheat or gluten-free flour blend for alternative dietary needs, adjusting liquid content slightly.
- Prep Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 143
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 122 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3.7 g
- Cholesterol: 27 mg