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Yeasted doughs might seem daunting to novice bakers, but these rolls are very simple to make.
Recipe information
Yield
Makes 12 Servings
Ingredients
½
2
1
½
½
2
2
1½
2½
4
Preparation
Step 1
Gently heat milk until warm to the touch (an instant-read thermometer should register 120°–130°). Add sugar and yeast and whisk to combine. Add buttermilk; let sit until yeast starts to foam, 5–10 minutes.
Step 2
Combine onion, fresh dill, dill seeds, salt, and 2½ cups flour in a large bowl. Stir in milk mixture and 2 Tbsp. butter, adding more flour as needed (dough will initially be fairly wet), until a sticky dough forms. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until dough is smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes.
Step 3
Transfer dough to a lightly buttered bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Let rise in a warm, draft-free area until doubled in size, about 1 hour. Punch down dough and let rise until doubled again, about 1 hour. Punch down dough, and, using a pastry scraper, divide into 12 pieces.
Step 4
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly butter top. Cupping your hand over and using your palm, roll each piece of dough on work surface into a ball and place on prepared baking sheet, spacing at least 2” apart (you need to leave enough room so that they’re not touching after they’ve risen). Brush tops with remaining 2 Tbsp. butter and cover loosely with plastic wrap; let rise until doubled in size, 20–30 minutes.
Step 5
Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400°.
Step 6
Bake rolls until puffed and deep golden brown on the tops and bottoms, 15–20 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool slightly before serving.
Step 7
DO AHEAD: Rolls can be made 3 hours ahead. Reheat before serving, if desired.
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Reviews (34)
Back to TopAbsolutely delicious!!!!! I've been making this recipe for years and it never disappoints. I love making these with a roast chicken and holiday meals. If I have left overs, I eat them in the morning with cream cheese or like a lox bagel.
Nicky G.
Los Angeles, CA
8/20/2023
Great!
Anonymous
San Diego
11/23/2022