Rose's Rolls - Braided
This recipe uses the Original Rose's Rolls recipe adapted for a KitchenAid or other stand mixer.2 c. warm water
2 T. active dry yeast (or 2 pkgs.)*
1/2 c. sugar
3 c. flour
1 egg
1/4 c. vegetable oil
2 t. salt
2 c. flour
Directions
In a stand mixer bowl, combine water and yeast with a whisk. Proof 5 minutes or until bubbly or frothy.
Add sugar, 3 c. flour, egg, oil, and salt. Mix on low speed until evenly mixed (1-2 minutes).
Add 2 c. flour and mix on low speed until flour is incorporated and dough is fairly smooth. Only knead 3-4 minutes or it will toughen the dough—dough should be very moist and sticky and coat your fingers and palms. This is the magic dough consistency for these rolls.
Cover and let rise for 30 minutes to 1 hour in “summer day” oven until doubled in size.
Scrape dough onto floured surface and fold a few times to tighten the gluten. Let rest 5 minutes. Roll or press by hand into rectangle about 12-14” long and 1/2” thick. Cut the dough into 3/4” to 1” inch strips. Dust each strip in flour and pinch the ends of 4 strips together at the top. Weave a 4-strand braid, pinching the ends together. Set aside. Repeat cutting strips and braiding until dough is used up. Using a pizza cutter, cut braided strips into equal pieces (4-5” long works best), tuck cut ends underneath towards center, and place on greased baking sheet about 2-3” apart (15 rolls per 13x17-inch baking sheet).
Cover with plastic wrap sprayed with Pam. Let raise until nearly doubled in size again (you will see air pockets through the dough’s surface). Bake for 10-13 minutes at 400 degrees until golden. Do not overbake.
Brush tops with melted butter and let cool 5-10 minutes before serving.
Makes 28-32 braided dinner rolls.
Cook’s Note: See roll tutorial reels on Instagram @MrsLeesSweetShoppe. *I like to use 1 TBS active dry yeast with 1 TBS active sourdough starter/levain.
The printer-friendly recipe contains QR codes for easy access to tutorial reels.