Perfect Sweet Rolls
The Magic of One Dough: Endless Sweet Treats with Our Perfect Sweet Roll Base
There’s something truly special about a recipe that’s not just delicious on its own, but also unlocks a world of culinary possibilities. This isn’t just a recipe for perfect sweet rolls; it’s a blueprint for a multitude of warm, comforting, and utterly delightful baked goods. Think beyond the classic swirl – imagine the same soft, tender dough transformed into fragrant cinnamon rolls, delicate cardamom buns, rich sticky buns, or even sweet, fruit-filled knots.
This versatile dough is the foundation for countless sweet creations, making it a baker’s best friend. With a few simple tweaks and additions, you can move from a batch of beautifully golden sweet rolls to a completely different, equally irresistible treat. This recipe isn’t just about making one thing perfectly; it’s about empowering you to explore your baking creativity and fill your kitchen with the comforting aroma of freshly baked goodness, time and time again. Get ready to discover the magic hidden within this one perfect dough!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours
- Yield: 24 rolls 1x
- Category: Bread
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1/2 can evaporated milk – approximately 3/4 cup
- 1 cup warm water
- 2 1/2 Tbsp yeast
- 2 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 5–7 cups flour
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl add your water, canned milk and melted butter. Add your yeast, salt and sugar and mix until just combined.
- Add your beaten eggs and 2 cups flour. Mix until things start to come together. Keep adding in flour a cup at a time until you see it start to pull away from the edges.
- Once it has cleared the bowl when mixing – transfer to a greased bowl & let it rest (covered) & rise for 1 hour.
- Punch down the dough and decide if you are making dinner type rolls or cinnamon rolls.
- Onto a greased (non-stick) surface – roll out your dough. Depending on if you are making rolls or cinnamon rolls – you can cut and shape them as you like. We divided the dough in half and rolled into a circle.
- Using a pizza cutter – cut into twelve wedges and starting at the wide end, roll to form a crescent shape. Place onto a lightly greased or parchment lined baking sheet, cover and let rise until doubled in size (about 30-60 minutes).
- While the dough is rising, preheat the oven to 350F. Bake 10-12 minutes, until golden brown. Remove from the oven and brush with melted butter. Serve warm.
Notes
- This is a VERY versatile dough & sweet – so it makes the perfect base for cinnamon style rolls also!
Keywords: Bread, Rolls, Dinner Rolls, Sweet Rolls, Cinnamon Rolls
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