Make Ahead Dinner Rolls

I made these dinner rolls for Christmas Eve 2018.  Easy because they are a yeast roll that can be made ahead.

Ingredients:

1/2 cup warm whole milk (105-110 degrees)
1/2 cup warm water (105-110 degrees)
2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
3 tablespoons sugar, divided
1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 large egg
2 3/4 cups flour, divided
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Directions:

Combine milk, water, yeast, 1 tablespoon sugar and salt in a small bowl;  let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes.

In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with paddle attachment, beat butter and remaining 2 tablespoons sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.  Beat in egg until well combined.  Beat in yeast mixture and 2 1/2 cups flour until a smooth batter forms.

Using the dough hook, gradually add remaining 1 - 1 1/4 cups flour, 1/2 cup at a time, until a soft, smooth ball of dough is formed.  The dough should feel elastic and slightly tacky to the touch.  Increase speed to medium high and beat for 3 minutes.

Lightly oil a large bowl or coat with nonstick spray; place dough in bowl, turning to coat.  Cover; place into the refrigerator for 8 hours or overnight.  

Gently deflate dough by punching down.  Roll into a 15 inch rope. cut into 15 1" pieces, pressing each piece into a disk, then shaping into a ball.  

Lightly oil a 9 x 13 baking dish or coat with nonstick spray.  Place dough balls into the prepared baking dish.  Cover with a clean dishtowel and let stand in a warm spot until dough has doubled in size, about 30-45 minutes.

Preheat oven to 375.  Bake until golden brown about 18-22 minutes.

Brush tops with melted butter, serve warm.

*Kerry send me this recipe from Damn Delicious blog.