Indulge in the delightful goodness of Cloverleaf Wheat Rolls, a culinary masterpiece that combines the wholesome goodness of wheat with the delicate sweetness of clover honey. These soft and fluffy rolls are perfect for any occasion, whether it be a family gathering, holiday feast, or a simple weekend brunch. With its slightly crispy exterior and tender, slightly chewy crumb, each bite of a Cloverleaf Wheat Roll is a symphony of flavors and textures.
In this article, we'll guide you through the process of creating these delectable rolls from scratch, providing you with step-by-step instructions, helpful tips, and two variations: a classic Cloverleaf Wheat Roll recipe and a Cloverleaf Wheat Roll recipe with the addition of tangy sourdough. Both variations result in rolls that are not only delicious but also visually appealing, with their signature cloverleaf shape adding a touch of elegance to your table.
DEB'S CLOVERLEAF ROLLS
My grandmother, in the Depression, had five children and not a lot of income. So she had to get up quite early in the morning and make loaves of bread and rolls to sell so that she could supplement the income and keep the family going. My mother would deliver them to the neighbors, still hot out of the oven, with a jar of jam. Now I make my living making bread.
Provided by Deb
Categories Bread Yeast Bread Recipes Rolls and Buns
Time 2h10m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine the hot water, white sugar, and yeast together in the mixing bowl of a large stand mixer; let sit until it forms a creamy layer on top, about 10 minutes.
- Fit the mixer with a dough hook, and slowly beat in 3 cups of bread flour and the rolled oats until the flour is thoroughly worked in. Place the mixing bowl in a warm place, cover with a cloth, and let the batter rise until doubled and puffy, about 1 hour.
- Place the mixing bowl back onto the stand mixer, and pour in the butter; start the mixer on low speed, and beat in the remaining 6 cups of bread flour. Sprinkle salt into the dough. Turn the mixer up to medium, and knead the dough until smooth and elastic, 5 to 8 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease 24 muffin cups.
- Pinch off about 2 tablespoons of dough, and form into a ball about the size of a large cherry tomato. Place the dough ball into a greased muffin cup; make 2 more balls, and place them into the same cup (3 dough balls per cup). Repeat with remaining dough.
- Bake the rolls in the preheated oven until the turn lightly golden brown, 38 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 264 calories, Carbohydrate 46.4 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 7.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 321 mg, Sugar 4.4 g
CLOVERLEAF ROLLS
A basket of cloverleaf rolls might look humble sitting next to a burnished bird or a crown roast, but don't underestimate its importance at a meal. Buttery and salt-kissed, the little pillows are essential from beginning to end. Start dinner with a warm roll, maybe two, split and swiped with butter. End it with another one or two used to mop up the delicious dregs of gravy. Throw in a few more in the middle because they are just too good not to. Let's hope it is a big basket. Thank goodness the recipe doubles easily. They're at their very best served warm.
Provided by Samantha Seneviratne
Categories breads, appetizer, side dish
Time 40m
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Stir the yeast and 1 teaspoon of the sugar into the milk. Set aside until foamy, about 5 minutes. Melt 4 tablespoons of the butter.
- Meanwhile, in the bowl of a stand mixer with the dough hook attached, combine the remaining sugar, flour and salt. With the mixer on low, add the yeast mixture and the egg and knead until the dry ingredients have been incorporated (you may have to help it along at first with a spatula) and the dough is smooth, about 5 to 10 minutes. Carefully add the melted butter (the dough will slosh around in the butter for a few minutes, but will eventually absorb it all) and continue to knead the dough until smooth, increasing the speed to medium, another 5 to 10 minutes. The dough will be shiny and elastic; if it's at all sticky, scrape down the sides of the bowl and gather the dough into a neat ball (no need to add extra flour). Cover the bowl with plastic and set aside to rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 to 2 hours.
- Butter a standard 12-cup muffin tin. Gently tip the dough out onto a work surface. You shouldn't need flour at this point. Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces. Work with one piece at a time and keep the other pieces covered. Divide each piece into 3 equal pieces, roll each piece into a tight ball and place into one cup. Repeat with the remaining dough. Cover the tray lightly with plastic wrap and set aside to double again, about 45 minutes to 1 hour. The dough should look puffy and spring back slowly when pressed gently.
- Heat the oven to 375 degrees. Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Remove the plastic wrap and without deflating the dough, gently brush the rolls with butter. Bake until puffed and golden, about 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from the oven and brush with more butter and sprinkle with salt. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 150, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 19 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 106 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams
CLOVERLEAF ROLLS
When I was a girl, it was a rare occasion when Mom made a gourmet meal. Most often, she relied on traditional recipes like this one. My sister and I ate more than our share of these versatile golden rolls. -Brenda DuFresne, Midland, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 40m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk. Add the butter, egg, sugar, salt and 3 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough., Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Punch dough down and divide in half. Divide each half into 36 pieces and shape into balls. Place 3 balls in each greased muffin cup. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. Brush with additional butter. , Bake at 375° for 15-18 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 110 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 127mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
GRANDMA'S CLOVER LEAF ROLLS
My Grandma's yeast rolls were always requested at family get-togethers. They're delicious and I cherish the memories I have of baking them with her.
Provided by brownie421
Categories Bread Yeast Bread Recipes Rolls and Buns
Time 3h40m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat the milk in a saucepan over medium heat until bubbles begin to form, but the milk is not simmering. Stir in the sugar, shortening, and salt; set aside until cooled to 110 degrees F (43 degrees C). Sprinkle the yeast over the warm water and set aside for 5 minutes.
- Beat the egg in a mixing bowl, then stir in the yeast and milk. Stir in half of the flour until no lumps remain, then stir in the remaining flour a little at a time until a smooth dough forms. Place into a greased bowl, turn once to grease the top, cover, and let rise until doubled in bulk, about 2 hours.
- Grease a 12 sectioned muffin tin. Deflate the dough, and place onto a well-floured work surface. Divide the dough into 36 pieces, and form into balls. Place 3 balls into each muffin cup. Cover, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour.
- Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden, 12 to 15 minutes. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 198.1 calories, Carbohydrate 31.9 g, Cholesterol 17.1 mg, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 209.1 mg, Sugar 5.2 g
NO-KNEAD CLOVERLEAF ROLLS
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 3h40m
Yield 36 rolls
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- To make the dough: Combine the milk and canola oil in a large pot. Stir in the sugar. Scald the milk by heating it almost to a boil. Turn off the heat and let cool until warm.
- Add 8 cups of the flour and the yeast to the milk mixture and stir until combined (it will be super sticky!). Cover the pot with a lid or dishtowel and let the dough sit until risen, an hour or so.
- Sprinkle in the remaining 1 cup flour and the baking powder, baking soda and salt. Stir gently to combine; it takes a while to get it stirred together.
- To make the rolls: Drizzle a small amount of butter into 36 muffins cups (3 standard muffin pans). Pinch off small amounts of dough and roll into neat balls. Place 3 balls in each muffin cup.
- Set the pans in a draft-free, slightly warm place; cover with a lightweight dish towel and allow the rolls to rise until light and puffy, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Bake until deep golden brown, 18 to 20 minutes. Serve piping hot.
CLOVERLEAF HONEY-WHEAT ROLLS
These are delicious with just a hint of sweetness. Bake these rolls up to a day ahead; store at room temperature in a zip-top plastic bag, or freeze them for later. Wrap the rolls in foil and reheat at 350 degrees for 10 minutes or until warm.
Provided by greysangel
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 2h20m
Yield 12 rolls
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Dissolve yeast in 1 cup warm water in a large bowl; let stand 5 minutes. Lightly spoon flours into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Add 1 1/2 cups bread flour, whole wheat flour, honey, butter, and salt to yeast mixture; stir until well blended. Add 1/4 cup bread flour; stir until a soft dough forms.
- Turn dough out onto a floured surface. Knead until smooth and elastic (about 8 minutes); add enough of remaining bread flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, to prevent dough from sticking to hands (dough will feel tacky).
- Place dough in a large bowl coated with cooking spray, turning to coat top. Cover and let rise in a warm place (85 degrees), free from drafts, 1 hour or until doubled in size. (Press two fingers into dough. If indentation remains, the dough has risen enough.) Punch dough down; cover and let rest 5 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Coat 12 muffin cups with cooking spray. Divide dough into 12 equal portions. Working with 1 portion at a time, divide each portion into 3 pieces; shape each piece into a ball (cover remaining dough to prevent it from drying). Place 3 balls in each muffin cup. Cover and let rise 25 minutes or until doubled in size.
- Uncover dough. Combine 1 tablespoon water and egg; brush over rolls. Bake at 425 degrees for 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 155.2, Fat 3.2, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 24, Sodium 218.6, Carbohydrate 27.8, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 4.4, Protein 4.4
Tips:
- Use fresh yeast for the best results.
- Dissolve the yeast in warm water (105-115°F) before adding it to the dough.
- Knead the dough until it is smooth and elastic, about 5-7 minutes.
- Let the dough rise in a warm place until it has doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- Punch down the dough and divide it into 12 equal pieces.
- Shape the dough pieces into cloverleaf rolls and place them in a greased baking pan.
- Let the rolls rise again until they have doubled in size, about 30 minutes.
- Bake the rolls in a preheated oven at 375°F for 15-20 minutes, or until they are golden brown.
- Serve the rolls warm with butter or your favorite spread.
Conclusion:
Cloverleaf wheat rolls are a delicious and easy-to-make bread that is perfect for any occasion. They are soft and fluffy on the inside and have a slightly crispy crust. These rolls are perfect for sandwiches, dinner rolls, or even just a snack. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make these delicious rolls at home.
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love