Paraben Free Classic Yeast Rolls

Total time2 hr 30 min

Prep time25 min

Cook time20 min

4.5

(6)

Soft, pillowy, and golden on top, these classic yeast rolls are the kind of thing that disappears from the table before dinner is even fully served. Every ingredient here is straightforward and naturally free from synthetic preservatives and the chemical additives that show up in so many store-bought baked goods — which is exactly the kind of peace of mind that matters when you're being careful about what goes into your food. Whole milk, real butter, flour, egg, and a touch of sugar: that's genuinely it, no hidden extras. The method is satisfying to work through, from watching the yeast bloom in warm milk to that final brush of melted butter straight out of the oven. That double butter treatment — once before baking, once right after — gives the tops a rich, glossy finish and a flavor that no packaged roll can touch. Baking your own bread is one of the easiest ways to stay in control of your ingredients, and this recipe makes it completely approachable even if you don't bake often. Pull them apart warm and enjoy every single bite knowing exactly what went into them.

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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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