Homemade Dinner Rolls
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My family loves homemade bread, and are quite accustomed to it. But, I use my KitchenAid Mixer or my Bread Machine for the kneading and first rising. However, if you don't happen to have either of these, it can easily be done by hand; adjust kneading time accordingly.
INGREDIENTS
1 cup milk
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup unsalted butter, or margarine
4 to 5 cups all-purpose unbleached flour
3 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 packages active dry yeastCombine milk, water and butter in a small saucepan. Heat over low heat until liquids are very warm, 120 to 130 degrees. Or, heat in microwave.
Place 3-1/2 cups flour in bowl with sugar, salt and yeast. Stir to combine. Add warm liquid and mix until thoroughly combined. Gradually add remaining flour, mixing and kneading with each addition, until dough is no longer sticky. Continue kneading until shiny and elastic.
Place dough in a greased bowl; cover with greased plastic wrap and heavy towel. Place in a warm, draft-free area and let rise for 15 minutes.
Turn dough onto floured board. Shape into 24 equal pieces. Form each piece into a ball and place on a greased baking sheet about 2 inches apart or in muffin tins. With scissors, cut the tops of each ball in half, then in quarters to make a cloverleaf effect. Cover; let rise in a warm, 90 degree oven, for 15 minutes.
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Bake rolls for 12 minutes or until done. Remove from pans and cool on wire rack. Rolls may be brushed with melted butter before cooling.