Alright, so the other day I decided to try my hand at making some rolls using my trusty KitchenAid mixer. I’ve had this thing for years, and honestly, I mostly just use it for making cookies and cakes. But I saw a recipe for some delicious-looking dinner rolls online and thought, “Why not?”
First off, I gathered all my ingredients. I’m talking flour, yeast, sugar, salt, milk, butter, and an egg. Pretty basic stuff, nothing too fancy. I made sure I had everything measured out beforehand because, let me tell you, there’s nothing worse than realizing you’re missing something mid-recipe. I double-check everything was there, like a mission to the moon or something.
Next, I grabbed my KitchenAid bowl and dumped in the dry ingredients: flour, yeast, sugar, and salt. I gave it all a quick whisk, just to make sure everything was evenly distributed. Nothing crazy, just making sure.
Then, in a separate saucepan, I warmed up the milk and butter until the butter was melted. It’s important not to get it too hot, just warm enough to melt the butter and activate the yeast. Nobody wants burnt milk.
Once the butter was melted, I poured the milk mixture into the dry ingredients and cracked in an egg. Time to bring out the big guns – my KitchenAid! It’s like a war or something. I attached the dough hook and started mixing on low speed.
Slowly but surely, the dough started to come together. I increased the speed to medium and let it knead for about 5-7 minutes. The dough should be smooth and elastic. Mine looked a little sticky at first, so I added a bit more flour, just a tablespoon at a time, until it reached the right consistency.
Once the dough was ready, I turned it out onto a lightly floured surface and kneaded it a few times by hand. Just to get a feel for it, you know? Then I shaped it into a ball and placed it in a greased bowl, turning it over to coat the entire surface with oil.
I covered the bowl with plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm place for about an hour, or until it doubled in size. Patience is key here, but it’s worth the wait. I just found something else to do for the next hour.
Roll and Bake
- After the dough had risen, I punched it down to release the air and divided it into 12 equal pieces.
- I rolled each piece into a ball and placed them in a greased baking dish.
- Then I covered the dish with a clean kitchen towel and let the rolls rise again for another 30 minutes.
Finally, I preheated the oven to 375°F (190°C) and baked the rolls for about 20-25 minutes, or until they were golden brown and cooked through. The smell that filled my kitchen was absolutely heavenly.
When they were done, I took them out of the oven and brushed the tops with melted butter. And there you have it, homemade dinner rolls made with the help of my KitchenAid. They turned out pretty darn good if I do say so myself. They were soft, fluffy, and perfect for sopping up gravy or just enjoying with a bit of butter. It seems a lot of work, but it really wasn’t that bad.
