Dinner Rolls Recipe
Five rolls baked fresh in a cast iron skillet. Served with honey butter. *** Add a beef tallow candle for $6
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Ingredients
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Dinner Rolls
Honey Butter
Beef Tallow Candle (optional)
Method
Dinner Rolls
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Allow it to sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- 2
Prepare Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Make a well in the center and add the yeast mixture, melted butter, and warm milk. Mix until a dough forms.
- 3
Knead the Dough
Turn the dough 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 it with a clean cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- 5
Shape Rolls
Once risen, punch down the dough and divide it into 5 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a ball and place them in a greased cast iron skillet.
- 6
Second Rise
Cover the skillet with a cloth and let the rolls rise again for about 30 minutes until puffy.
- 7
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 8
Bake Rolls
Bake the rolls in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until golden brown on top.
- 9
Cool
Remove the skillet from the oven and let the rolls cool slightly before serving.
Honey Butter
- 10
Combine Ingredients
In a small bowl, mix unsalted butter and honey until well combined and creamy.
Beef Tallow Candle (optional)
- 11
Melt Tallow
In a small saucepan, gently heat beef tallow until melted. If desired, add a few drops of essential oil for fragrance.
- 12
Cool and Set
Pour the melted tallow into a heat-proof container and allow it to cool and solidify before lighting.