It’s been a long time since I’ve made bread and since it’s Sunday and it’s fairly chilly outside, I knew warm homemade bread was just what we needed this afternoon! Originally I was going to make wheat bread, but as I was looking for that recipe in my google reader, I came across another recipe I’d starred recently which called to me even more! Since I love rolls, especially when they’re slightly sweet, and Shane won’t eat wheat bread, these honey yeast rolls were a great choice! This is a really easy yeast recipe and well worth the effort! These rolls were amazing! I will definitely be making them many times this winter!
By Tracey
Honey Yeast Rolls
from Annie’s Eats
Ingredients:
- 2 ¼ tsp. instant yeast
- 1 cup warm water (105°-115° F)
- ¼ cup honey
- 3 tbsp. canola oil
- 1 ¼ tsp. salt
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 4 cups bread flour
- vegetable cooking spray
- 1 tbsp. butter, melted
- 1 tbsp honey
Directions:
In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the yeast and warm water. Add the honey, oil, salt, and egg and mix well. Add 3 cups of the flour and mix until the dough comes together in a sticky mass. With the mixer on low speed, add the remaining 1 cup flour and mix until it is incorporated into the dough. Switch to the dough hook, and continue kneading on low speed until the dough is smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes.
Form the dough into a ball and transfer to a lightly oiled bowl, turning once to coat. Cover the bowl with a damp kitchen towel and let the dough rise in a warm, draft-free spot until it doubles in bulk, about 2 hours.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 30 seconds. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes.
Punch the dough down and divide into 12 equal portions. Shape each portion into a ball and place into a round, lightly greased baking dish, spacing evenly. Cover and let rise in a warm, draft-free place for 20 minutes. Mix together the melted butter and honey, and brush lightly over the tops of the rolls. Bake at 400 F for 13-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve warm or at room temperature.
