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Ingredients
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Dough
Cultured Butter
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, warm the milk to about 110°F (43°C). Sprinkle the yeast over the milk and add a teaspoon of sugar. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Mix Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, remaining sugar, and salt. Add the melted butter and the activated yeast mixture. Mix until a dough forms.
- 3
Knead the Dough
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
First Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1-2 hours.
- 5
Shape Rolls
After the dough has risen, punch it down, then divide it into 12 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a ball and place them in a greased baking dish.
- 6
Second Rise
Cover the rolls with a cloth and let them rise for about 30-45 minutes until puffy.
- 7
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 8
Bake
Bake the rolls for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- 9
Cool and Serve
Let the rolls cool slightly before serving with cultured butter.
Cultured Butter Preparation
- 10
Combine Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, combine the heavy cream and buttermilk. Whip until the mixture thickens and separates into butter and buttermilk.
- 11
Rinse Butter
Gather the butter into a ball, rinse it under cold water to remove excess buttermilk, and season with sea salt to taste.
- 12
Store
Transfer the cultured butter to an airtight container and refrigerate until ready to serve.
