Ingredients
- 3 1/4 cups (400g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves (or 1 tsp dried thyme)
- 2 1/4 tsp (1 packet) instant yeast
- 1 1/4 cups (300ml) lukewarm water
- Butter for greasing muffin tin and brushing rolls
- Sea salt for sprinkling on top (optional)
Instructions
- Whisk together flour, salt, sugar, thyme, and instant yeast in a large bowl.
- Pour in lukewarm water and stir with a spoon until the dough forms a sticky, shaggy ball; no kneading required.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and leave the dough in a warm spot to rise for 1.5 to 2 hours until it doubles in size.
- Gently deflate the dough using two forks to release air, smoothing the surface slightly.
- Butter a 12-cup muffin tin generously.
- Divide the dough evenly among the 12 muffin cups, scooping sticky dough directly into each cup without shaping.
- Let the dough rise again for 15 to 20 minutes until it puffs just over the edges of the muffin cups.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Bake the rolls for about 25 minutes until the tops are golden brown and the bottoms sound hollow when tapped.
- Remove rolls from the oven, brush generously with melted butter, and sprinkle a little sea salt on top if desired.
- Serve warm with additional butter.
Notes
Use instant yeast for quicker mixing; if using active dry yeast, proof it in warm water with a pinch of sugar for 5-10 minutes before mixing into the dough., The dough is high hydration and very sticky; do not add more flour as this will change the texture., You can make the dough a day ahead and refrigerate; let it come to room temperature and rise before baking., Variations include swapping thyme for rosemary, sage, or oregano; adding 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan or cheddar cheese; adding 1 tbsp honey for sweetness; or brushing garlic-parsley butter on warm rolls., Store rolls in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for longer storage., Ideal to bake rolls while turkey rests for timing convenience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: ~160 kcal per roll
- Fat: 2.5 g per roll
- Carbohydrates: 30 g per roll
- Protein: 5 g per roll