These buttery cloverleaf rolls are a delightful addition to any Thanksgiving meal. Soft, fluffy, and perfectly portioned, they are sure to impress your guests and complement your holiday spread.
This recipe is straightforward and uses simple ingredients, making it easy to prepare these rolls from scratch for your Thanksgiving celebration.
Easy Buttery Cloverleaf Rolls Recipe
These cloverleaf rolls are made with a rich buttery dough that creates a tender texture. The recipe takes about 2 hours from start to finish, including rising time, and yields 12 rolls, perfect for sharing at your Thanksgiving table.
Ingredients
- 1 cup warm milk (110°F to 115°F)
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened (for brushing)
- Additional melted butter for brushing before serving
Instructions
- Activate Yeast: In a small bowl, combine warm milk and sugar. Sprinkle yeast over the top and let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
- Mix Dough: In a large bowl, combine melted butter, egg, and salt. Add the yeast mixture and gradually stir in the flour until a soft dough forms.
- Knead Dough: Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- First Rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean cloth, and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- Shape Rolls: Punch down the dough and divide it into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball, then divide each ball into three smaller pieces. Shape them into balls and place three in each greased muffin cup.
- Second Rise: Cover the muffin tin with a cloth and let the rolls rise for another 30 minutes until puffy.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Bake: Bake the rolls for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Brush with softened butter immediately after removing from the oven.
- Serve: Allow the rolls to cool slightly before serving warm.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Rising Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 12 rolls
- Calories: 150kcal
- Fat: 7g
- Protein: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
