These buttery yeast rolls are light, tender, and irresistibly soft, with a subtle vanilla sweetness that makes them taste like they came straight from a professional bakery. Made with simple pantry staples, warm milk, and baker’s yeast, this recipe creates beautifully risen rolls with a fluffy interior and golden, lightly crisp tops. The dough is easy to handle, rises wonderfully, and bakes into pillowy rolls that are perfect for breakfast, dinner, holidays, or special occasions. Serve them warm with butter, jam, or alongside savory dishes for a comforting homemade treat everyone will love.
Buttery Yeast Rolls
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| All-purpose flour | 380 grams |
| Whole milk | 260 grams |
| Rapeseed oil | 70 grams |
| White sugar | 60 grams |
| Kosher salt | 5 grams |
| Vanilla sugar | 1 medium bag |
| Baker’s yeast | 1 envelope |
STEP-BY-STEP DIRECTIONS
Step 1:
Warm the milk in the microwave for about 25 seconds. Make sure it is lukewarm, not hot, so the yeast stays active.
Step 2:
Dissolve the baker’s yeast in a small amount of the warm milk and let it rest for roughly 10 minutes until slightly foamy.
Step 3:
In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, white sugar, kosher salt, and vanilla sugar.
Step 4:
Add the rapeseed oil to the dry ingredients and mix well. Gradually pour in the warm milk and yeast mixture while stirring until a dough forms.
Step 5:
Knead the dough until it becomes soft, smooth, and elastic. Place it in a bowl, cover with a tea towel, and let it rise in a warm spot until it doubles in size.
Step 6:
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Fahrenheit.
Step 7:
Lightly flour your work surface. Butter a baking mold and line it with a baking sheet if desired.
Step 8:
Gently press down the dough to release excess air, divide it into equal portions, shape into balls, and arrange them in the mold with slight spacing.
Step 9:
Let the rolls rest for about 20 minutes. Brush the tops with milk, then bake in the preheated oven for approximately 25 minutes until golden brown.
Give this recipe a try—it’s worth every bite. Enjoy soft, homemade yeast rolls that feel special yet simple to make.
