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5 from 2 votes

Quick Sweet Bread Dough Recipe |No First Proof|

Bake at 350F, 15-20 minutes, until golden brown around the edges
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time18 minutes
Proof50 minutes
Total Time33 minutes
Course: bread, Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Slovak
Keyword: bread, buns, cheese kolache, rolls
Servings: 20 people
Author: Hani

Ingredients

  • 3 2/3 cups all-purpose flour 500-520grams
  • 3¼ tsp instant dry yeast
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar 65 grams
  • 1 cup warm milk 250ml/grams
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled 1 stick is 113 grams
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • pinch of salt

Instructions

  • Melt butter (1 stick, 113 grams) and let it cool to room temperature. Into the melted butter, whisk two egg yolks and vanilla extract (1 teaspoon), and set aside.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together warm milk (1 cup, 250 ml), sugar (1/4 teaspoon), dry active yeast (3¼ teaspoons), and flour (1 tablespoon). Let sit for 5 minutes or until foamy.
  • Add flour (3⅔ cups, 500-520 grams), granulated sugar (1/3 cup, 65 grams), and a pinch of salt into your stand mixer bowl. Whisk well.
  • Into the flour mixture, pour all the yeast mixture and the butter-egg mixture. With a wooden spoon, stir until combined. If the dough appears too dry, add 1 tablespoon of warm water or milk. If the dough appears too wet, add 1-2 tablespoons of flour.
  • Knead dough with a hook attachment until dough is smooth, about 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Invert the dough onto a lightly floured surface and continue kneading for 1 minute until it forms a ball. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes to relax the gluten.
  • Fill and shape buns, rolls, and small bread tarts. Cover with a lightly oiled food wrap and a kitchen towel, and let rise in a warm spot for 1 to 2 hours.
  • Bake in the preheated oven at 350℉ (180℃) until golden. Depending on the size regular-size buns take 12-15 minutes.

Notes

  • Can I make the dough ahead of time? You can proof the dough in the fridge overnight. Reduce the amount of instant yeast in the recipe to 2 1/2, and let the dough rise, covered in the fridge overnight. The next day, shape the buns, let them rise in a warm, draft-free spot, and bake.
    Alternatively, you can shape the buns first, cover them well with oiled food wrap, and refrigerate overnight. The next day, let them come to room temperature, allow them to rise, and then bake.
    Can I freeze baked rolls?
    Yes, baked rolls can be frozen for up to 2-3 months.