Make-Ahead Dinner Rolls You Bake Fresh on Thanksgiving Today!
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Delicious make-ahead dinner rolls that you can bake fresh on Thanksgiving day.
- Author: Olivia Clara
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes (including rising time)
- Yield: 12 rolls 1x
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup warm milk (110°F)
- 2 large eggs
- In a large bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- Add melted butter, eggs, and salt to the yeast mixture.
- Gradually add flour, mixing until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough and divide it into 12 equal pieces.
- Shape each piece into a ball and place them in a greased baking dish.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight or until ready to bake.
- On Thanksgiving day, preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Let the rolls rise for about 30 minutes before baking.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Brush with melted butter before serving.
Notes
- These rolls can be made up to 2 days in advance.
- For best results, use fresh yeast.
- Store any leftover rolls in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg