Breadmantalking Sentimental Butter Dipped Cloverleaf Rolls

Total Time: 24 mins Preparation Time: 4 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup warm water
• 2 tablespoons warm water
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1/2 teaspoon honey
• 1/4 teaspoon yeast
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons dry milk
• 1/2 teaspoon yeast
• 4 1/2 tablespoons softened butter or 4 1/2 tablespoons margarine
• 1 1/8 teaspoons salt
• 4 tablespoons softened butter or 4 tablespoons margarine

Recipe

• 1 1. mix together the starter ingredients whisking them for about 2 minutes to incorporate air.
• 2 2. in a separate bowl, mix the flour, dry milk and yeast evenly then spread it evenly over the surface of the starter like a blanket. cover with plastic wrap and let it ferment at room temperature for at least an hour (as much as 4 hours). if the starter bubbles up through the cracks in the flour 'blanket', that's ok.
• 3 3. add the softened butter or margarine and mix to form a rough dough. then sprinkle the salt over it all and knead for about 10 minutes to form a smooth but slightly sticky dough.
• 4 4. place the smooth dough ball in a lightly oiled bowl, turn to coat, then cover with plastic wrap to rise in a warm place. this will take as much as 2 hours.
• 5 5. divide the dough into 18 pieces about 30g (1oz.) each and roll into a ball. place three of these balls into a cup of a greased muffin tin. the 18 pieces will make 6 cloverleaf rolls.
• 6 6. cover and let the rolls rise about 45 minutes. about 15 minutes before baking time pre-heat the oven to 350f (175c).
• 7 7. bake the rolls for about 17 to 20 minutes or until nicely browned. brush with melted butter or margarine while still hot from the oven. cool on a rack.