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Apple Cranberry Dinner Rolls

The savory-sweet combo of these rolls is the perfect addition to your traditional holiday table.
Apple Cranberry Dinner Rolls
Yield 12 rolls

Ingredients

  • 1 cup warm milk (110-115°F)
  • 1 (0.25oz) package (7g) or 2 1/4 teaspoons Platinum Yeast
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 large egg
  • 3 cups bread flour, divided
  • 1/4 cup craisins
  • 1/2 cup apples, peeled and finely chopped
  • Melted butter for brushing on baked rolls

Instructions

  • In large mixing bowl whisk together warm milk, yeast and sugar. Set aside for five minutes.
  • Once yeast is proofed, stir in salt, butter and egg. Add one cup of flour, stirring lightly. Fold in craisins and apple. Stir in an additional 1 1/2 cups flour.
  • Turn dough out onto lightly floured surface and begin kneading dough, adding up to an additional ½ cup flour as needed. Knead dough for 5-10 minutes until smooth, round ball forms.
  • Place dough in a well greased bowl. Cover; let rise in warm area to for 1 hour.
  • Punch dough down. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and divide out into 12 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a smooth ball. Place in greased 9-inch round baking pan. Cover; let rise in warm area for 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Bake rolls for 12-15 minutes, until lightly golden brown. Remove from oven and set on wire rack. Brush rolls with warm butter. Serve warm.

Notes

Recipe by Jenna Edmiston.