Rolls

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
• 1¼ cups lukewarm milk
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled

Steps

1. In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in the milk.
2. Add the sugar.
3. In another bowl, sift the flour and salt together.
4. Add the cooled melted butter.
5. Add the yeast mixture to the flour mixture.
6. Turn out onto a floured counter.
7. Knead until the dough is smooth and elastic.
8. Place the dough in an oiled bowl.
9. Cover with a clean towel.
10. Let rise in a warm, draft-free place for 45 minutes.
11. Turn the dough out onto the freshly floured board.
12. Shape into 9 balls.
13. Place the dough balls into a buttered and floured 9-inch square pan.
14. Let them sit, covered, for another 15 minutes to rise again.
15. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
16. Bake for 15–20 minutes until browned and puffed.
17. Split open and serve warm.