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Butterflake Rolls

Delight in these soft, flaky Butterflake Rolls that transport your taste buds across the globe, perfect for dinner parties or cozy family meals.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Appetizer, Bread, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 envelopes instant yeast
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 1/2 cups whole milk, warmed Milk should be warm, not hot.
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt Optional for sprinkling.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Combine 3 cups of flour, undissolved yeast, sugar, egg, and kosher salt in a large bowl or stand mixer.
  2. Pour warm milk into the mixture and knead for 2 minutes at medium speed. Add 1/2 cup flour and knead for an additional 2 minutes.
  3. If the dough is too sticky, add flour in 1/4 cup increments until it reaches the desired consistency.
  4. Place the dough in a sprayed bowl, cover with a towel, and let it rise for about 30 minutes or until doubled in size.
Shaping
  1. Spray a muffin tin with nonstick spray. Roll the dough into a square about 1/2 inch thick.
  2. Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with a dash of salt.
  3. Cut the dough into 12 equal strips (about 1.5 inches wide) and stack into two sections of six.
  4. Cut each stack into 6 pieces and place in the muffin tin cut side facing up.
Final Rise and Baking
  1. Cover with greased plastic wrap and let rest for 30 to 40 minutes, until doubled in size.
  2. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  3. Bake for 12-17 minutes, until golden brown.
  4. Brush the rolls with melted butter while warm and sprinkle with more kosher salt.

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature. For longer storage, freeze and reheat before serving. Add herbs or spices to the dough for variations.