Ingredients

The following ingredients have 8 Servings
  • 1 cup water
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (divided)
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons yeast
  • 3 cups bread flour
  • ⅓ to ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (cubed and softened)
  • 2 large eggs (1 reserved)

Instruction

  • Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper. Set aside.
  • Heat the water and milk in a microwave-safe dish. Stir in the yeast and 1 tablespoon of sugar. Allow the yeast mixture to sit until frothy, about 5 to 10 minutes.
  • While waiting for yeast, whisk together the bread flour, ¼ cup of all-purpose flour, the remaining 1 tablespoon of sugar, and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer. Add the softened butter, and use the paddle attachment to mix until the mixture should resembles coarse cornmeal.
  • Add 1 of the eggs and yeast mixture to the flour. Change to the dough hook and knead on low speed for 6 to 8 minutes. The dough should be smooth and not sticky. It should pull away from the sides of the bowl and feel soft and elastic. Add additional all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon at a time if needed.
  • Remove the dough from mixing bowl and place in a separate lightly greased bowl. Cover with a clean towel or plastic wrap. Allow the dough to double in size, about 1 hour.
  • Once the dough has risen, remove it from the bowl and press it down to remove the air. Cut the dough into 8 equal pieces.
  • Roll each piece into a ball and tuck loose ends underneath. Place each ball into the prepared baking dish.
  • Make an egg wash by mixing the remaining egg and 1 tablespoon of water. Use a pastry brush to apply the egg wash to each roll.
  • Cover rolls with a clean towel again and allow to rise a second time.
  • Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 400°F and place a small bowl of water on the bottom rack of the oven to create steam. (Make sure the bowl is oven-safe).
  • Bake the rolls for 12-15 minutes or until deep golden brown.
  • Serve immediately with butter, jam, honey or as a side with your favorite dish. See post for storage options and recipe tips!