1/2 Dozen Recipe
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Ingredients
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Dough
Topping
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water and active dry yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and salt.
- 3
Combine Wet Ingredients
In a separate bowl, warm the milk and melt the unsalted butter. Allow to cool slightly before adding in the eggs and the activated yeast mixture.
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
- 5
Knead Dough
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 6
First Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
Shaping and Baking
- 7
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 8
Shape the Dough
After the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into 6 equal portions. Shape each portion into a ball.
- 9
Second Rise
Place the dough balls on a greased baking sheet and cover with a cloth. Let them rise for another 30 minutes.
- 10
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
- 11
Cool
Remove from the oven and let the rolls cool on a wire rack.
Glazing
- 12
Prepare Glaze
In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and enough milk to achieve a smooth, pourable consistency.
- 13
Glaze the Rolls
Once the rolls have cooled, drizzle the glaze over the top of each roll.