2TablespoonsUnsalted buttersave for brushing top when done
Instructions
Heat up the butter first and allow to cool down to 110°, If its to hot it will kill the yeast.
Heat the milk to 100° F, add in the yeast. Stir to combine.
Add the sugar to the instant yeast mixture and stir until dissolved. (Unless you are using active yeast Let sit for 10 minutes until yeast mixture starts to foam.)
Add the egg, salt, and melted butter. Stir to combine.
Add yeast mixture to a mixing bowl. Using a rubber spatula, slowly add the bread flour 1 cup at a time until all the flour is added. Cover and allow the dough to rest for 20 minutes in a warm place (see notes).
Turn the dough onto a lightly floured work surface and knead for 8 minutes. Cover the dough and let the dough rest for 10 minutes.
Cut the dough into 20 equal pieces.
Prep a glass 9×13 baking dish by greasing it with a non stick spray or a little bit of softened butter.
Roll each dough ball by hand into ball shape pinching the edges if need. Place each dough ball in the pan 4 x 5.
Cover and let sit for 1 1/2 hours in a warm place.
30 minutes before the 1 1/2 hours is up, preheat the oven to 375° F.
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until golden brown.
Remove the rolls from the oven. Brush on melted unsalted butter and allow to cool on a wire cooling rack. (Optionally, sprinkle with flaked sea salt on top after the melted butter).
Eat and enjoy with friends!
Notes
These are soo good! Taste just like King’s Hawaiian Original Hawaiian Sweet Dinner Rolls but so much better because they're homemade!
It is not necessary to activate instant yeast. The process would be the same if you are using active dry yeast.
Allow the melted butter to cool slightly before adding it to the dough mixture.
The ideal temperature for rising dough is about 80° F. An off oven with the light on is a great place to let your dough rise. Do not use the warm setting as it will be too hot.