Rosemary Pull-Apart Dinner Rolls

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As far as holiday dinner rolls go, these are pretty lean. You can increase the amount of melted butter and toss in a egg or two, but since these are generally going to be eaten with fairly rich food, I prefer a lighter approach.

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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Additional Time:
2 hrs
Total Time:
2 hrs 55 mins
Servings:
36
Yield:
3 dozen
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 36 servings

  • 1 package active dry yeast

  • ¼ cup warm water (110 degrees F (43 degrees C))

  • 1 cup milk

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 tablespoon honey

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary leaves

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour, or as needed

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 egg

  • 1 teaspoon milk

  • coarse sea salt to taste

Directions

  1. Dissolve yeast in warm water in a small bowl. Set aside in a warm place until the yeast softens and begins to form a creamy foam, 10 to 15 minutes.

  2. Combine 1 cup milk and butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Cook until butter is melted, 3 to 4 minutes; remove pan from heat.

  3. Combine 2 cups flour, yeast mixture, honey, 1 teaspoon salt, rosemary, and milk mixture in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook; mix on low until no dry spots remain. Stir in 1/2 cup flour, 2 tablespoons at a time, mixing well after each addition. Continue adding flour until a firm dough forms that pulls away from the sides of the bowl. Knead on medium until elastic and soft but still tacky, about 6 minutes. Transfer dough to a clean bowl and coat with olive oil. Cover loosely with plastic wrap or a clean dish towel and let rise in a warm spot until doubled in size, about 1 1/2 hours.

  4. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.

  5. Transfer dough to a work surface and shape into a rectangle about 1-inch thick. Cut into 36 equally-sized pieces. Form each piece into a ball, pinching the seams on the underside, creating a smooth, round top.

  6. Lightly beat egg with 1 teaspoon milk in a small bowl.

  7. Transfer dough balls to the prepared baking sheet in 3 rows of 12, placing them close together but not touching. Brush tops lightly with the egg mixture and sprinkle with sea salt. Cover and let rise in a warm place until nearly doubled, 20 to 30 minutes.

  8. Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 20 minutes.

    close up view of Rosemary Pull-Apart Dinner Rolls on a baking sheet
    Cheryl Vu

Editor's Note:

Please note differences in ingredient amounts and total time when following the magazine version of this recipe.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

57 Calories
2g Fat
8g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 36
Calories 57
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 6%
Cholesterol 9mg 3%
Sodium 79mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate 8g 3%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 1g 3%
Calcium 11mg 1%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 26mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.