Rita’s Soft Butter Rolls
Rita’s Soft Butter Rolls are fluffy, buttery bread rolls that pair beautifully with any dish. Easy to make, deliciously soft, and always crowd-pleasing.
Ingredients
- 1 cup warm milk (110°F/45°C)
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4–5 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- In a bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm milk. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- Stir in melted butter, eggs, and salt. Mix well.
- Gradually add flour until dough forms a soft, elastic ball.
- Knead dough for 8–10 minutes until smooth. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled.
- Punch down dough and shape into rolls. Place on greased baking sheet.
- Cover and let rise for another 45 minutes.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15–20 minutes until golden brown.
- Brush hot rolls with melted butter before serving.
Notes
- Use warm milk, not hot, to activate yeast.
- Dough should be soft but not sticky.
- Letting dough rise twice ensures fluffy texture.
- Brushing butter on top adds flavor and shine.
- Rolls are best served warm.