Best Basic Sweet Bread

Recipe View In a small saucepan, gently warm the milk and sugar over medium heat until the sugar is dissolved and the milk is just warm to the touch (about 110°F/43°C). Remove from heat and sprinkle in the yeast. Let stand until foamy, about 10 minutes.

Recipe View In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook attachment, combine the flour and salt. Add the softened butter, eggs, and the yeast mixture. Mix on low speed until the dough comes together, then increase to medium speed and knead until the dough is smooth and elastic, about 8-10 minutes.

Recipe View Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead by hand for another 2-3 minutes to ensure a smooth, elastic texture.

Recipe View Lightly grease a large bowl with 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Place the dough in the bowl, turning to coat. Cover with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1-1.5 hours.

Recipe View Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a cookie sheet or a 9x13-inch baking pan with the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil.

Recipe View For basic sweet rolls, punch down the risen dough and divide it into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a smooth ball and arrange them side by side in the prepared pan.

Recipe View Cover the rolls with a towel and let them rise again until nearly doubled in size, about 20-25 minutes.

Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the rolls are golden brown and sound hollow when tapped on the bottom. Let cool slightly before serving.