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Fresh Milled Dinner Rolls

Soft, slightly sweet and beginner friendly. These are made with yeast and come together quickly.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 20 minutes
Rise time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 50 minutes
Course Side Dish
Servings 12 rolls

Equipment

  • 1 grain mill
  • 1 Stand mixer
  • parchment paper
  • 1 9x13 glass baking dish
  • 1 Kitchen Scale

Ingredients
  

  • 420 g fresh-milled hard white wheat flour 3 ½ cups
  • 240 g warm milk or water 1 cup, about 90°F
  • 56 g softened butter 4 Tbsp
  • 67 g white sugar ⅓ cup OR 113g honey (⅓ cup)
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp instant yeast

Instructions
 

  • Mill your hard white wheat berries until you have 420g of fresh flour (3 ½ cups) ready to use.
  • Warm 240g of milk or water (1 cup) to about 90°F. Add the warm liquid and the 420g of freshly milled flour to the bowl of your stand mixer. Mix on low for just about a minute, then cover and let the dough autolyse for 30 minutes.
  • After the autolyse, add 56g softened butter (4 Tbsp), 67g sugar (⅓ cup) or 113g honey (⅓ cup), 2 eggs, 1 tsp salt, and 2 tsp instant yeast. Knead on medium speed for 10–20 minutes, until the dough is smooth, elastic, and passes the windowpane test.
  • Lightly oil the dough, cover the bowl, and let it rise at room temperature for 1–2 hours or until doubled in size.
  • Turn the dough out onto a lightly oiled surface and divide it into roughly 90g portions. Roll each piece into a smooth ball and gently pull them against the counter to create a little surface tension. Place them into a parchment-lined 9×13 baking dish.
  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) Cover the rolls and let them rise for 30–40 minutes, or until noticeably puffy.
  • Bake the rolls for 20–25 minutes, until lightly golden.
  • As soon as the rolls come out of the oven, brush the tops generously with melted butter. These are best served warm!

Notes

Ideas for main dishes to serve fresh milled dinner rolls with:
    • Roast Chicken or Turkey – perfect for soaking up pan drippings or gravy
    • Beef Pot Roast – hearty, slow-cooked, and begging for a warm roll on the side
    • Homemade Chili – rolls make the ideal cozy companion for dipping
    • Hearty Vegetable or Beef Stew – rolls help scoop up every last bit
Keyword fresh milled