Perfect Einkorn Homemade Yeast Rolls
These old fashioned homemade yeast rolls are wonderful with dinner or by themselves! Make them with einkorn or any wheat.
Servings 12 3-inch rolls
Ingredients
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- ¼ cup water
- 1 cup lukewarm milk
- 3 tbsp melted butter room temperature
- ¼ cup sugar
- 4 cups Einkorn Flour (4 1/2 cups if using non-einkorn wheat)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ cup melted butter for basting rolls after baking
Instructions
- Lightly grease a large mixing bowl and set aside.
- Melt butter in pan, add sugar and water just until sugar is dissolved, whisking the whole time Add milk and stir.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer, place 2 cups of Einkorn flour and the yeast. Mix briefly with the whisk attachment.
- Slowly pour liquids over the flour in mixer. Add egg. Mix briefly.
- Add salt, and remaining flour ½ cup at a time.
- Once flour is well combined, switch to dough hook and mix on low for 5-10 minutes. Dough should bounce back when pressed and not stick to your finger.
- Transfer dough to greased bowl, cover with cling wrap. Allow to rise for 1.5 hours.
- Remove dough from bowl, place on floured surface, punch down, and roll to approx ½ inch thickness.
- Using a pizza cutter, cut into 2 x 3 inch rectangles. Place each piece 1-2 inches apart on a parchment lined baking sheet.
- Cover with a kitchen towel and allow to rise an additional 30-45 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°. Bake for 12-15 minutes, until golden brown.
- Once baked, brush with melted butter. Allow to cool slightly (if you can) and serve warm!