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Sweet Bread Rolls

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Author: Imma Published:11/04/2012Updated:4/21/2021
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Sweet Bread Rolls – pillowy soft and modestly sweet rolls that are slightly-crusted with golden crumbs. You can even make this without any mixers and it’ll still turn out great!

 Sweet Bread Rolls

 Nothing beats homemade bread -the aroma of fresh bread filling the kitchen, the warmth of the oven heating up the house and the memorable taste. I remember, as a teenager, making several trips to my neighborhood corner stores – walking tirelessly as far as a mile in search of sweet bread. Well, maybe that is a bit of walking to do, but to me, it was worth it!

Sweet Bread Rolls

I started baking, this decadent bread, a couple of years ago and ever since then, I have never bought sweet bread at the grocery store again. They are enjoyable to make because you can make them in different shapes or just bake them in a bread pan. With a mixer or food processor, they are a breeze to make. If you do not have a Stand mixer or food processor, a little elbow grease will do just fine. I sometimes make it without one,  and it turns out great!

Sweet Bread Rolls

These honeyed rolls are an embodiment of slightly -crusted, golden – crumbed American rolls; they are pillowy soft and modestly sweet with a delicate rich flavor. They are also a perfect accompaniment to a light meal or for breakfast. My son would eat this all day if I let him. This recipe is inspired by the Milk Bread recipe in Joy of Cooking. I made a few minor modifications, such as including honey, adding more butter,  but overall it is the same thing.

 

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Sweet Bread Rolls

Sweet Bread Rolls - pillowy soft and modestly sweet rolls that are slightly-crusted with golden crumbs. You can even make this without any mixers and it'll still turn out great!
5 from 3 votes
Prep: 2 hrs
Cook: 25 mins
Total: 2 hrs 25 mins
American
Servings 12 rolls

Ingredients

  • 1 package (or 2 1/4 teaspoon) Active dry yeast
  • 3 tablespoons warm water , 105F- 115 F
  • 1 cup warm Milk , 105F -115F
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 5 tablespoons butter pieces
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg , large
  • 2 cups bread flour
  • 1 ½ - 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • melted butter , for brushing the top

Instructions

  • In a standing mixer combine 3 tablespoon lukewarm water and yeast . let it sit until dissolve for about 5 minutes. Mix for about a minute by hand or using the mixer
  • Meanwhile in a microwave safe medium bowl, combine milk, with the butter pieces, sugar , salt and microwave for about a minute. Stir until everything is melted. Lightly whisk in the honey and egg to the butter mixture ( if the mixture is too hot let it cool to a warm mixture to prevent eggs from curding
  • Dump everything into the yeast mixture .
  • Mix for 2 minutes at medium speed. Add 2 cups of bread flour and mix . Add about 1 1/2 cups of flour continue mixing dough and stopp when the dough doesn’t stick to the sides or bottom of the bowl when kneading.
  • Add in enough additional flour (if needed) to make a soft dough.
  • Turn dough on lightly floured surface and knead for 8 to 12 minutes or more if you want an airy bread. Place dough in a greased bowl, turning once to coat. Cover loosely with a clean cloth and let rise in a warm, draft-free place for 1 to 2 hours or until doubled.
  • Punch the dough down, knead briefly , refrigerate and covered for 30 minutes. At this point the dough maybe shaped into a grease loaf pan , and place seam side down in the pan or divide dough into 12 equal pieces. Shape into balls. Place in greased 12 -inch round pan and bake . You may refrigerate before baking for up to 24 hours
  • preheat the oven to 350 F . Brush the top of the loaf with melted butter or milk. Bake until the crust is deep golden brown and the bottom of the loaf sounds hollow when tapped , 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Remove from the the baking pan and let it cool . I like to eat mine when it is still warm.

Tips & Notes:

  • Please keep in mind that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on products used.

Nutrition Information:

Serving: 1roll| Calories: 295kcal (15%)| Carbohydrates: 51g (17%)| Protein: 7g (14%)| Fat: 6g (9%)| Saturated Fat: 4g (25%)| Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g| Monounsaturated Fat: 2g| Trans Fat: 1g| Cholesterol: 28mg (9%)| Sodium: 251mg (11%)| Potassium: 97mg (3%)| Fiber: 2g (8%)| Sugar: 9g (10%)| Vitamin A: 199IU (4%)| Vitamin C: 1mg (1%)| Calcium: 36mg (4%)| Iron: 2mg (11%)
Author: Imma
Course: Bread, Breakfast, Sides
Cuisine: American
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  1. Mary says

    Posted on 6/29 at 9:31AM

    Delicious!!! I made these today. Used all bread flour, that’s what I had.
    Thank you!

    Reply
  2. Diana Adu says

    Posted on 10/27 at 6:00AM

    5 stars
    Hello

    Discovered your site it’s fabulous the recipes are fantastic. I now make my own seasonings thanks to. I wanted to know can the sweet rolls be made a day ahead.

    Thanks

    Diana

    London
    UK

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 10/27 at 6:13AM

      Hi Diana! They sure can. Make it let it rise and place in the fridge until ready to use. You can also make and freeze on tray , in a single layer. After it’s frozen put in zip loc or air tight container- freeze up to a month , for best results. Here’s the trick , you have to bring it to room temperature before baking. Leave it in the fridge over night , on a tray , in a single layer. Then when ready to make remove and bring to room temperature . Hope this helps

      Reply
  3. Gina says

    Posted on 9/8 at 9:07AM

    Hello,
    I see that the recipe calls for both bread flour and all-purpose flour. Is it possible to use only all-purpose flour, and if so, how would that change the flavor/texture?
    Thank you.

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 9/8 at 2:16PM

      Hi Gina! Yes, you sure can! Only slight difference in texture- recently I have been making it without bread flour and no one is complaining .

      Reply
  4. Fiyin says

    Posted on 3/2 at 5:34AM

    Please I need your advice on the best countertop type of oven for baking bread and cakes. Should I get a fan assisted convection oven? And please what brand(s)? Thanks in anticipation.

    P.S. I live in Nigeria.

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 3/11 at 8:22PM

      Yes, a fan assisted convection is good. Don’t know much about the brands in Nigeria. I have cusinart and it works just fine.

      Reply
  5. Arlene says

    Posted on 10/6 at 10:49AM

    Hmmmm, step 7/8 should I let dough rise once shaped and in baking pan before I bake?

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 10/6 at 1:27PM

      Yes, give it some time to rise, in order to get a fluffy interior.

      Reply
      • Arlene says

        Posted on 10/11 at 12:28PM

        5 stars
        Thanks much. I have baked this twice 🙂 Making it a third time but substituting whole wheat for the all purpose.

      • ImmaculateBites says

        Posted on 10/11 at 3:47PM

        Me love this bread rolls too! I have used wheat flour before but never used 100% always 50/50. Thanks for the feedback!

  6. zillah says

    Posted on 5/23 at 2:41PM

    where did you get this 12 inch baking pan

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 5/23 at 2:48PM

      I got it from Amazon.

      Reply
  7. Annie says

    Posted on 7/8 at 11:11AM

    I am not sure what to do with the honey. When do I add it?

    Reply
    • Africanbites says

      Posted on 7/8 at 2:21PM

      You add the honey in the butter mixture, before adding the eggs.

      Reply
  8. Kelsey says

    Posted on 3/25 at 1:20PM

    The ingredients – I don’t understand the second point
    – Is it 3 tablespoons of warm water or 105-115 ml of warm water. Thanks

    Reply
    • Africanbites says

      Posted on 3/25 at 4:27PM

      It is 3 tablespoons of warm water . The water temperature should be between 105- 115 degrees.

      Reply

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