Get Dinner Rolling – Rosemary Rock Salt Dinner Rolls
Perfectly light and fluffy on the inside with a crunchy and tasty rosemary rock salt topping.
Prep Time3hours
Cook Time25minutes
Total Time3hours25minutes
Servings18-20 dinner rolls
AuthorSamantha @MyKitchenLove
Ingredients
1 1/2cups118 ml warm whole milk, plus more for brushing
1x 1/4 oz package of dry active yeast
1/4cupsugar55 grams sugar
1stick8 tbsp unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
1large egglightly beaten
2tspfine sea salt
4 1/2cupsall-purpose flour
1/4cupchopped fresh rosemary leaves
2-3tablespoonsrock salt
Instructions
In a stand mixer with the dough hook attached, mix warm milk with yeast and 1 tbsp of sugar. Let sit for about 5 minutes, until mixture starts to foam. On low speed, mix in melted butter, beaten egg, fine sea salt, and remaining 3 tbsp of sugar. Slowly add flour (1/2 cup at a time until well mixed). Once all flour is added continue to mix on low until dough comes together, adding flour by the teaspoon if it sticks to the bowl. Mix on medium speed for about 5 minutes until dough is soft and forms a loose ball around the hook.
Transfer dough to a large greased bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Place in a warm area and let stand until dough doubles in size, about 1 hour.
Line 2 large baking sheets with non-stick lining. Place dough on a work surface and divided into 18-20 equal pieces (I ended up with 19 pieces all ranging from 67-74 grams in weight. If I wasn't photography them I would not have weighed them, however it does make for more equal baking). Shape each piece into a ball, pinch the side that has a seal on it. Arrange the balls about 3 inches apart and loosely cover again with plastic wrap. Let stand for about 1 hour, until balls double in size.
Preheat oven to 350° F. Brush with extra milk and sprinkle generously with rosemary and some rock salt. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until exterior is nicely browned. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Recipe Notes
You could use flaky sea salt in lieu of rosemary rock salt, however I would reduce the amount of salt being used. Don't be alarmed by the amount of time showing! It is almost entirely resting or baking time.