Brown and Serve Rolls

Bring bakery-quality bread to your table with these irresistibly soft and fluffy Brown and Serve Rolls. Perfect for make-ahead convenience, this recipe combines classic pantry staples like all-purpose flour, milk, and butter to create tender, golden rolls with a melt-in-your-mouth texture. The dough is gently kneaded and shaped before being partially baked at a low temperature, allowing you to store or freeze the rolls until you’re ready to enjoy them. When you’re ready to serve, bake them to a warm, golden perfection in just minutes—making them an ideal choice for holiday feasts, weeknight dinners, or any occasion in need of fresh, homemade bread. With their rich, buttery flavor and simple preparation steps, these Brown and Serve Rolls are a must-try for bread lovers and beginner bakers alike!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 4 cups All-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 2.25 teaspoons Instant yeast
• 1 cup Milk
• 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 0.5 cup Water
• 1 large Egg

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of the flour, sugar, salt, and yeast. Stir to combine.

Step 2

In a small saucepan, heat the milk, butter, and water over low heat until warm but not hot (120-130°F or 49-54°C). Remove from heat.

Step 3

Add the warm liquid mixture to the dry ingredients. Mix well until combined, then beat for 2 minutes using a stand mixer with a paddle attachment or by hand.

Step 4

Add the egg and 1 more cup of flour. Beat again until the dough is smooth and elastic, about 1-2 minutes.

Step 5

Gradually add the remaining 1 cup of flour, 1/4 cup at a time, until the dough forms a soft ball and pulls away from the sides of the bowl.

Step 6

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead by hand for 6-8 minutes until smooth and elastic.

Step 7

Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.

Step 8

Punch down the dough and divide it into 12 equal portions. Shape each portion into a smooth ball.

Step 9

Arrange the dough balls on a greased or parchment-lined baking sheet, spaced about 1 inch apart. Cover again and let rise for 30-40 minutes until puffy.

Step 10

Preheat the oven to 275°F (135°C). Bake the rolls for 20 minutes. They should be set but not browned.

Step 11

Remove the rolls from the oven and let them cool completely. Store in an airtight container or freeze for later use.

Step 12

To serve, preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake the rolls for 10-12 minutes until golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	980 grams (980.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2395

Total Fat 54.00g	69%
Saturated Fat 26.80g	134%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.10g
Cholesterol 335mg	112%
Sodium 2584mg	112%
Total Carbohydrate 406.60g	148%
Dietary Fiber 15.10g	54%
Total Sugars 38.10g
Protein 67.60g	135%

Vitamin D 161IU	806%
Calcium 415mg	32%
Iron 24mg	131%
Potassium 1054mg	22%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 20.4%

Protein: 11.3%

Carbs: 68.3%