Cloverleaf Dinner Rolls

If you’re looking for an easy homemade roll, then these Cloverleaf Rolls are the perfect recipe for you . soft and buttery Cloverleaf Rolls made with milk dough Cloverleaf Rolls are an easy pull apart perfect for a weeknight meal or a holiday dinner !

Cloverleaf Dinner Rolls

Cloverleaf Dinner Rolls are a delicious, easy to make bread recipe.

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 4 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 packet yeast
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 3 eggs
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • Additional Butter melted

For the Topping:

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  1. In the bowl of stand mixer add warm milk sprinkle the top with 1 packet of yeast, whisk to combine, and let rest until foamy on top.
  2. Add warm milk, melted butter, sugar, egg and salt. whisk until blended, then add in 3cups of flour then switch to the dough hook attachment until the dough feels moist to the touch, but it shouldn’t stick to clean/dry fingertips.
  3. Knead 20 minutes on speed 2 of a stand mixer, or knead by hand. The dough should pull away from the sides of the bowl as it kneads and will be smooth and elastic.
  4. Transfer dough to a large oiled bowl, turning the dough to coat in oil. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for 45 minutes or until doubled .
  5. Transfer dough to a smooth, clean work surface. Divide the dough into 12 even pieces then divide each piece of dough into 3 small pieces. Cup your hand over each of the small pieces and roll over work surface to form a ball. and place 3 little balls of dough into each muffin cup.
  6. Let rest in a warm place for 20 minutes until visibly puffed. preheat the oven to 400F with a rack in the center.
  7. Once rolls have risen, brush the tops with 2 Tbsp egg and milk and bake in a preheated oven at400F for 20 minutes or until golden brown. As soon as they are out of the oven, brush with melted butter and sprinkle with kosher salt serve warm enjoy .