1-Gathering Your Supplies: First, get all your tools ready, like a large bowl and a mixer if you have one. This helps everything run smoothly when you start making Lion House Rolls. Mixing the dough feels simple once you have what you need.

2-Gathering Your Supplies: Before you begin, make sure your yeast is fresh because it makes the rolls rise nicely. Warm water is key here, so heat it to about 116°F to wake up the yeast. This step sets the stage for soft, homemade bread that everyone enjoys.

3-Mixing and Kneading the Dough: Start by combining the warm water and dry milk powder in a large bowl until it’s fully dissolved. Then, add the yeast and a pinch of sugar to activate it; cover and let it proof until it turns foamy, which takes a few minutes.

4-Mixing and Kneading the Dough: Once that’s ready, mix in the sugar, salt, softened butter, egg, and 2 cups of flour on low speed until everything blends well. Switch to medium speed for 2 minutes to get that smooth texture. Gradually add 3 more cups of flour and continue mixing on low then medium for another 2 minutes; the dough will get stiff but that’s normal.

5-Mixing and Kneading the Dough: Keep going by adding up to an additional 1/2 cup of flour little by little until the dough pulls away from the bowl sides, making it soft but not sticky. This part, like kneading by hand for 8-10 minutes if you don’t have a mixer, builds the gluten for those fluffy rolls. For more ideas on dough handling, check out our recipe for summer squash corn chowder which shares similar prep tips.

6-Rising and Shaping: After mixing, coat the bowl sides with vegetable oil, turn the dough to cover it, and let it rise in a warm spot until it doubles in size, about 1 hour. Lightly flour your work surface, place the dough there, and roll it into two rectangles about 11 by 14 inches and 1/4 inch thick.

7-Rising and Shaping: Brush these with about 1/4 cup melted butter to add that buttery goodness. Cut each rectangle into 2 by 4-inch pieces and roll each one with the tail end touching the baking pan for that classic shape. Place the rolls on greased or parchment-lined pans, cover them, and let them rise again until doubled, which takes 1 to 1 1/2 hours.

8-Baking and Finishing: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake the rolls for 15 to 20 minutes until they turn lightly browned. Right after, brush the hot rolls with melted salted butter for extra flavor. This final touch gives you about 24 to 30 rolls that are perfect for any meal.