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Yeast rolls

🥐 Bread Machine Soft Dinner Rolls — 12 Roll Version

Add to Bread Machine (in this order)5 oz (142 g) warm water

2 Tbsp sugar

1 Tbsp dry non-fat milk

1 tsp salt

3 Tbsp butter, softened

270 g bread flour

2 tsp yeast (active dry or instant)

Run the DOUGH cycle only.

ShapeDivide into 12 equal pieces (≈ 39 g each).

Final ProofProof at 78–80°F

Bake when rolls have risen about 60–70% and are just barely touching.

Finger Dent Test:Press gently — dent should slowly spring back halfway.

BakeBake at 375°F for 15–18 minutes until golden brown.

Critical Notes

Ideal proof temp: 78–82°F

Never exceed: 85°F

Smaller rolls have shorter proof window — watch the dough, not the clock.

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