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UrbanCast’s 2024 Thanksgiving Sweet Yeast Roll Recipe (Option 1)

Inspired by an old Fleischmann’s Yeast booklet from the 1960s, this sweet yeast roll recipe is a classic for soft, flavorful rolls.

  • Cook Time: 20 Minutes
  • Prep Time: 2 Hours 20 Minutes
  • Serves: 24

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt (can use less, we use 1 teaspoon)
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup warm water (105-115°F)
  • 2 packages Fleischmann’s active dry yeast
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (may need slightly more or less, we used King Arthur)
  • Additional butter for coating bowls and brushing on tops of baked rolls

Directions for the sweet yeast roll recipe:

1. Prepare the Dough8

  • Heat the milk and water together in the microwave for about 35 seconds until the mixture reaches 105-115°F.
  • Stir in the sugar and yeast. Let the mixture sit for 15 minutes until it becomes foamy (this confirms the yeast is active).
  • Mix in the salt, softened butter, and beaten eggs.
  • Using a stand mixer (KitchenAid® 7 Quart Bowl) with the paddle attachment, mix in 2 cups of flour. Once combined, switch to the dough hook.
  • Gradually add the remaining flour, one cup at a time, until the dough comes together. Knead the dough with the dough hook for 8 minutes until it is elastic and slightly stiff but not dry.

2. First Rise

  • Lightly oil the inside of a large mixing bowl. Place the dough in the bowl, turning it a few times to coat it lightly.
  • Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel and place it in a warm location. Let the dough rise for about 1 hour, or until it doubles in size.

3. Shaping the Rolls

  • Once the dough has risen, punch it down and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface.
  • Divide the dough into two equal halves. Work with one half at a time, cutting it in half again and then dividing it further to form 12 equal pieces per half, for a total of 24 pieces.
  • Tuck and pinch the bottoms of each piece, rolling them into smooth balls.
  • Place 15 rolls into a buttered and parchment-lined Lodge 9″x13″ Cast Iron Casserole, spacing them evenly in a 3 x 5 pattern. (we froze the remaining 9 rolls for later use.)
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4. Second Rise

  • Cover the pan with a clean kitchen towel and let the rolls rise in a warm place for about 1 hour. The rolls should double in size and just begin to touch each other.
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5. Baking

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F about 10 minutes before the rolls are ready to bake.
  • Bake the rolls for 20-25 minutes, or until they are golden brown and smell irresistibly yeasty.
  • Remove the rolls from the oven and immediately brush the tops with melted butter.
  • Let the rolls cool for at least 10-15 minutes before serving (if you can wait!).

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This sweet yeast roll recipe is versatile and can be adapted for other creations like fruit or cinnamon rolls, cinnamon-pecan/walnut rolls, monkey bread, and more. Stay tuned for additional variations!

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