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Easy No-Knead Fairy Rolls

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The lightest and fluffiest white dinner rolls couldn't be easier to prepare!
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Rise Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings 24 rolls
Calories 127
Author Annalise

Ingredients

  • 1 cup warm water
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
  • ½ cup unsalted butter , melted and cooled
  • cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • Additional butter , for brushing

Instructions

  • Combine the water and yeast and allow to sit for five minutes.
  • In a large bowl, combine the yeast mixture, butter, sugar and egg. Add the flour, baking powder, and salt and stir with a wooden spoon until just combined and comes together into a ball.
  • Cover with a towel and allow to rise in a warm place for 30 minutes.
  • Split the ball of dough into two equal pieces and put one half back in the bowl. Roll out the other half on a floured surface to about 12 inches in diameter.
  • Cut into 12 equal triangles. Starting with the fat end, roll up each triangle and place in a buttered baking pan. Repeat with the other half of dough.
  • Cover the baking pan with a towel and let rise for an additional 20-30 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Bake rolls until golden brown, about 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and then immediately brush with butter.
  • Rolls will keep in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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Nutrition

Calories: 127kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 101mg | Potassium: 44mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 128IU | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg