Description
Warm, pillowy cloverleaf rolls dance with buttery elegance, inviting comfort to your dinner table. Homemade goodness wraps you in a comforting embrace, promising delightful moments of shared joy and delectable memories.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 ½ cups (875 ml) all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- ¾ cup (180 ml) warm milk (about 110°F)
- ¼ cup (60 ml) warm water (about 110°F)
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 2 ¼ teaspoons (7 g) active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
Fats:
- ¼ cup (60 ml) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) unsalted butter, melted (for brushing)
Instructions
- In a cozy vessel, combine tepid water with yeast and a hint of sugar, allowing the mixture to bloom and become frothy for approximately 7-8 minutes.
- Sift together dry ingredients in a spacious mixing bowl, creating a soft foundation for the dough.
- Gradually incorporate the activated yeast, warm milk, melted butter, and a whisked egg into the dry mixture, stirring until a cohesive, slightly sticky dough emerges.
- Transfer the dough onto a lightly dusted surface and knead rhythmically for 6-9 minutes, developing a smooth, elastic texture that springs back when gently pressed.
- Nestle the dough into a generously oiled bowl, draping a clean kitchen towel over the top to create a nurturing environment for rising, and allow it to double in volume within 45-60 minutes.
- Gently deflate the risen dough and divide it into 36 uniform segments, rolling each piece into delicate spheres.
- Prepare a muffin tin with a light coating of oil, then strategically place three miniature dough balls within each cup, forming charming cloverleaf clusters.
- Allow the shaped rolls to undergo a final proofing phase, becoming puffy and interconnected for approximately 25-35 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F, positioning the rack in the center for even baking.
- Slide the muffin tin into the heated oven and bake until the rolls transform into a golden, lustrous brown, typically 13-16 minutes.
- Immediately upon removal, brush the warm rolls with a generous layer of melted butter, enhancing their rich, glossy appearance.
- Serve these delectable rolls warm, inviting guests to pull apart the soft, interconnected segments.
Notes
- Ensure water temperature is between 105-110°F for perfect yeast activation, avoiding killing the yeast with heat.
- Use bread flour for higher protein content, creating more structure and fluffier rolls with better rise.
- For gluten-free variation, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free blend and add xanthan gum for better texture.
- Make ahead by refrigerating shaped rolls overnight, allowing slow rise for deeper flavor development before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg