Caffeine Free Classic Yeast Rolls

Total time2 hr 30 min

Prep time25 min

Cook time20 min

4.5

(6)

Soft, pillowy, and golden-brown on top, these classic yeast rolls are the kind of baked good that disappears from the table before they've even had a chance to cool. The dough comes together with whole milk, butter, and a single egg, building a rich, tender crumb that pulls apart beautifully at the dinner table. Warming the milk to just the right temperature and giving the yeast time to bloom are the two small steps that make a genuinely big difference in the final texture. A double rise — first in the bowl, then again in the pan — lets the rolls develop real flavor and that signature soft, cloud-like interior. Brushing with melted butter twice, once before baking and once straight out of the oven, gives every roll a glossy, buttery finish that's hard to resist. Every ingredient here is naturally free of stimulants, so there's nothing to swap or second-guess — just straightforward pantry staples doing exactly what they're supposed to do. Whether you're serving them alongside a holiday roast or a simple weeknight soup, these rolls are the kind of thing people ask you to make again and again.

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Ingredients

12 servings

For the dough

1 cup whole milk
2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 standard packet)
3 tbsp granulated sugar, divided
3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1 tsp fine salt
1 large egg, room temperature
4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened and cut into pieces

For brushing

2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

1
Warm the milk in a small saucepan over low heat until it reaches 105–110°F (40–43°C) on a kitchen thermometer — warm to the touch but not hot. Pour into the bowl of a stand mixer, sprinkle the yeast and 1 tbsp of the sugar over the surface, and let stand for 5–10 minutes until foamy and fragrant.
2
Add the remaining 2 tbsp sugar, the salt, and the egg to the yeast mixture. Add the flour and mix on low speed with the dough hook until a shaggy dough forms, about 2 minutes.

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