Description
Grandma’s rosemary dinner rolls bring warm, comforting memories of family gatherings around a steaming table. Delicate herbs and golden-brown crusts invite bread lovers to savor each tender, fragrant bite you’ll cherish.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread and Flour Ingredients:
- 3 cups bread flour
- 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
Wet Ingredients:
- 2/3 cup warm 2% milk (110F to 115F)
- 1/4 to 1/3 cup canola oil
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 tablespoons 2% milk
Seasoning and Flavor Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup warm water (110F to 115F)
Instructions
- Awaken the yeast by dissolving it in tepid water, allowing the mixture to become frothy and activate for approximately 5 minutes.
- Merge bread flour, finely chopped rosemary, sugar, and salt in a spacious mixing vessel. Introduce the activated yeast, warm milk, canola oil, and whole egg, blending until the mixture transforms into a uniform consistency.
- Transfer the dough onto a lightly dusted work surface, kneading methodically until the texture becomes silky and resilient, roughly 6-8 minutes of continuous manipulation.
- Nestle the dough into a greased receptacle, rotating once to ensure complete coverage. Drape with a clean cloth and allow to rest in a cozy environment until the volume doubles, approximately 1 hour.
- Deflate the dough with a gentle punch. Partition and sculpt into 12 uniform spherical portions, positioning them carefully within a greased 9×13-inch baking vessel.
- Permit the rolls to expand for an additional 30 minutes, covering to maintain moisture and warmth.
- Heat the oven to 375F (190C). Whisk egg yolk with milk, gently brushing the surface of each roll and sprinkling residual rosemary fragments across the top.
- Bake until the rolls transform into a rich golden hue, approximately 20-25 minutes. Transfer immediately to a wire cooling rack to preserve their delicate texture.
Notes
- Ensure water temperature for yeast is between 100-110°F to activate properly without killing the microorganisms.
- Use fresh rosemary for more vibrant, aromatic flavor compared to dried herbs.
- Knead dough on a lightly floured surface, adding minimal extra flour to maintain soft, tender texture.
- Allow sufficient rising time in a warm, draft-free area for optimal bread volume and light, airy consistency.
- For gluten-free option, substitute bread flour with a high-quality gluten-free flour blend and add xanthan gum.
- Brush rolls with egg wash just before baking to achieve a beautiful golden-brown, glossy exterior.
- Store leftover rolls in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days or freeze for longer preservation.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 149 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 42 mg