
Few things beat pulling a pan of golden, pillowy rolls straight from the oven, and these buttery folded beauties are the kind of bread that disappears before the table is even fully set. The dough comes together with simple pantry staples — flour, egg, milk, butter, and yeast — making it naturally free from red meat and any of the hidden animal proteins that can catch allergy-conscious cooks off guard. That folded shape isn't just for looks; brushing each oval with melted butter before folding it over creates a soft, rich interior layer that practically melts on your tongue. The stand mixer does most of the heavy lifting through the kneading process, so the technique is approachable even if you don't bake bread regularly. A second rise in the pan lets the rolls puff up and press together, giving you those signature pull-apart edges with a tender, cloud-like crumb. Finished with another generous brush of melted butter and a pinch of flaky sea salt, these rolls are the kind of crowd-pleaser that works alongside soups, salads, or holiday spreads without a second thought.
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Warm the milk in a small saucepan over low heat until it just begins to steam, about 2–3 minutes, then remove from heat and let cool until it is warm to the touch but not hot (around 105–110°F / 40–43°C). Combine the warm milk and warm water in the bowl of a stand mixer. Sprinkle the yeast and 1 tsp of the sugar over the liquid and let stand until foamy and fragrant, about 5–10 minutes.
Add the remaining sugar, flour, salt, and egg to the yeast mixture. Mix on low speed with the dough hook until a shaggy dough forms, about 2 minutes, then increase to medium speed and knead for 4 minutes.
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