These homemade Deb's Cloverleaf Rolls are perfect for any occasion. They are soft, fluffy, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. This recipe yields a batch of beautifully shaped cloverleaf rolls that will impress your family and guests. Serve them warm with butter for a truly irresistible treat. With a total time of just 2 hours, including preparation and baking, these rolls are a great addition to any meal.
Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 1/2 cups warm milk (110°F)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg, beaten
- Additional melted butter for brushing
Directions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, and yeast.
- Add warm milk, melted butter, and beaten egg to the dry ingredients. Stir well until a soft dough forms.
- Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough and divide it into small pieces, shaping each into a ball.
- Grease a muffin tin. Place three dough balls in each tin cup, forming a cloverleaf shape.
- Cover the muffin tin with a kitchen towel and let the rolls rise for another 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Bake the rolls for 15-20 minutes or until they turn golden brown.
- Remove the rolls from the oven and brush the tops with melted butter.
- Let the rolls cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!