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Heart Shaped Dinner Rolls

Heart Shaped Dinner Rolls

Heart Shaped Dinner Rolls are the perfect way to add a touch of love and warmth to any meal, making them incredibly useful for special occasions or simply to brighten your day.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Course: bread, Dinner Rolls
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2.25 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1 cup warm milk 105-115°F
  • 2.5 tablespoons granulated sugar divided
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour plus more for dusting
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter for brushing
  • Flaky sea salt or sesame seeds optional for topping

Equipment

  • Small Bowl
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Wooden spoon
  • Stand mixer with dough hook
  • Heart-shaped cookie cutter
  • - Baking Sheet
  • - Parchment Paper
  • Wire rack

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, combine the warm milk, ½ teaspoon of sugar, and the active dry yeast. Stir gently and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until it becomes foamy. This indicates the yeast is active and ready to go.
    1 cup warm milk, 2.25 teaspoons active dry yeast
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar, and the room temperature egg. Whisk until well combined.
    2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 cup warm milk, 1 large egg
  3. Pour the activated yeast mixture into the bowl with the wet ingredients. Stir until everything is incorporated.
  4. Gradually add 3 cups of the all-purpose flour and the salt to the wet ingredients. Mix with a wooden spoon or a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook until a shaggy dough forms.
    3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon salt
  5. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes, or until it is smooth and elastic. If using a stand mixer, knead for 6-8 minutes on medium speed. Add the remaining ½ cup of flour gradually if the dough is too sticky. The dough should be soft and slightly tacky but not stick to your fingers.
    1 cup warm milk
  6. Lightly grease a clean bowl with oil or butter. Place the dough in the bowl, turning to coat all sides. Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap or a damp kitchen towel. Let it rise in a warm place for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until it has doubled in size.
  7. Once the dough has risen, punch it down gently to release the air. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Roll the dough into a rectangle about ½ inch thick. Using a heart-shaped cookie cutter (around 2-3 inches), cut out as many hearts as possible. Gather the scraps, re-roll gently, and cut out more hearts until all the dough is used.
  8. Arrange the shaped hearts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving about an inch of space between them. Cover them loosely with plastic wrap and let them rise again for 30-45 minutes, or until they have puffed up.
  9. While the rolls are on their second rise, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  10. Bake the heart shaped dinner rolls for 12-15 minutes, or until they are golden brown on top and sound hollow when tapped on the bottom.
  11. Immediately after taking them out of the oven, brush the tops of the warm rolls with the melted butter. If desired, sprinkle with flaky sea salt or sesame seeds.
    1 tablespoon melted butter, Flaky sea salt or sesame seeds
  12. Let the rolls cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool further.

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Can be frozen for up to 2-3 months.
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