Paula Deen's Easy Yeast Rolls

Soft, buttery, and irresistibly fluffy, Paula Deen's Easy Yeast Rolls bring homemade comfort to your table with minimal effort. This classic recipe combines pantry staples like flour, sugar, and butter with the magic of active dry yeast for perfectly golden, pull-apart dinner rolls that are sure to impress. With just 20 minutes of prep time, these rolls feature a straightforward process of kneading, rising, and baking, making them ideal for beginner bakers or anyone craving freshly baked bread. Brushed with a generous layer of melted butter right out of the oven, these rolls are perfect for holiday feasts, weeknight dinners, or casual brunches. Serve them warm and watch them disappear!

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) Active dry yeast
• 0.25 cup Warm water
• 0.25 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.25 cup Whole milk
• 0.25 cup (melted) Unsalted butter
• 1 Large egg
• 3 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 2 tablespoons Additional melted butter

Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl, dissolve the active dry yeast in warm water. Allow it to sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sugar, warm milk, melted butter, and the egg until well combined.

Step 3

Add the foamy yeast mixture to the bowl and stir gently to incorporate.

Step 4

Gradually add the flour and salt to the wet ingredients, stirring until a soft dough forms. If the dough becomes too sticky to handle, add small amounts of additional flour, 1 tablespoon at a time.

Step 5

Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.

Step 6

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

Step 7

Punch down the dough to release air. Divide it into 12 equal pieces and shape each piece into a ball.

Step 8

Place the dough balls into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Cover again with the kitchen towel and let them rise for another 30-45 minutes until doubled in size.

Step 9

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 10

Bake the rolls for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown on top.

Step 11

Remove the rolls from the oven and brush them with the additional melted butter while still warm.

Step 12

Serve immediately or let cool slightly before enjoying!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(678.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2247.8

Total Fat 82.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 46.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 380.8mg	0%
Sodium 2474.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 330.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.2g	0%
Total Sugars 54.1g
Protein 48.8g	0%

Vitamin D 67.8IU	0%
Calcium 172.1mg	0%
Iron 17.9mg	0%
Potassium 705.6mg	0%

*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: 32.7%

Protein: 8.7%

Carbs: 58.6%