Indulge in the irresistible charm of these pillow-soft and buttery Cloverleaf Rolls. Crafted from a delicate milk dough, these rolls boast an unbelievably soft and cloud-like texture. Pull apart the three clover leaves, and you’ll discover delightful layers that make these rolls a culinary masterpiece.

Homemade Cloverleaf Dinner Rolls are the perfect addition to your holiday table. They effortlessly earn compliments, even when sharing the spotlight with Christmas Prime Rib or Thanksgiving Roast Turkey. After all, what’s a holiday feast without a roll to soak up the rich flavors of Turkey Gravy?

There’s an inherent comfort in home-baked bread, from Focaccia Bread to Banana Bread and Pita Bread. If you savor a warm and ultra-soft dinner roll, this recipe is a must-try!

Understanding Milk Bread

Milk bread, a white bread enriched with milk, egg, and butter, creates a tender crumb with a rich buttery flavor. Its satisfying texture and ease of preparation make it the preferred dough for crafting these delightful cloverleaf rolls.

Ingredients for Cloverleaf Rolls

• Water – start with warm filtered water (110-115˚F) to activate your yeast
• Active dry yeast – you’ll need 1 packet or 2 1/4 tsp of yeast
• Milk – use warm low fat milk (whole milk will also work)
• Butter – either melted and cooled or very soft butter
• Granulated sugar – feeds the yeast to make the rolls rise beautifully
• Egg – use a large, room temperature egg
• Salt – we use fine sea salt
• Bread Flour – has a higher protein content to produce a softer bread. Also, make sure to measure flour correctly.

Common Questions

Can I substitute for instant yeast?

This recipe works best with active dry yeast and that is the yeast we recommend. Instant yeast will work, but it will speed up the rising process and the texture won’t be quite the same.

Can I freeze dinner rolls?

Yes, dinner rolls are freezer friendly and if you freeze them the day they are baked, they will taste fresher when they are thawed. See instructions for freezing in the “make-ahead” section below.