Sweet Dinner Rolls

These sweet dinner rolls are light, soft, and sweet, and they are so easy to make from scratch.

2 h

Easy

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Recipe Ingredients

Ingredients for the dough

1×7 grams sachet of dried yeast
1 teaspoon caster sugar
4 tablespoons water, lukewarm
250 grams plain flour, plus extra for dusting
pinch of salt
100 millilitres milk, warm
35 grams unsalted butter, melted
1 egg, at room temperature
35 grams caster sugar
½ teaspoon cinnamon (optional)

Ingredients for the egg wash

1 egg yolk
1 tablespoon milk
3 tablespoons almond slices

Methods

1. Activate the yeast

Dissolve the yeast with 1 teaspoon of sugar in 4 tablespoons of lukewarm water and leave to stand until foamy. It takes about 5-10 minutes. Meanwhile, weigh and measure the ingredients.

2. Make the dough

Heat the milk in a saucepan and melt the butter in it. Allow to cool to room temperature, then add an egg along with the sugar and whisk.

Weigh the flour, add a pinch of salt, and, if desired, cinnamon, then stir briefly. Add the milk mixture as well as the activated yeast. Knead with the dough hook of the hand mixer for 5-10 minutes.

After kneading, cover the dough with a tea towel and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until it doubles in size.

3. Shape the dough

Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface, knead it a few times with your hands, then divide it into 6-8 equal parts. Roll out each piece, then start on one side, roll up the dough, and shape it into a rope about 30 cm (12″) long. Now hold the rope in the middle and wrap the two ends around each other. Place the roll on a baking tray lined with baking parchment. Proceed in the same way with the remaining dough. Cover the rolls with a tea towel and let them rest for about 30 minutes.

4. Preheat the oven

Towards the end of the resting time, preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Whisk together the egg yolk and milk, brush on the rolls, and spread sliced almonds on top.

5. Bake

Bake the sweet dinner rolls in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the rolls turn golden brown.

6. Serve

Once the rolls are done, remove them from the oven and place them on a wire rack to cool slightly. Enjoy your homemade sweet dinner rolls.

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