Best 18 Cloverleaf Rolls Recipes

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Welcome to the realm of delightful cloverleaf rolls, a culinary treasure that combines taste and visual appeal. These bite-sized rolls, embraced in a wreath-like shape, offer a soft and fluffy texture that captivates the senses. Imagine sinking your teeth into the delicate crust, allowing the warmth and flavor to burst forth, while the soft interior melts in your mouth. As you embark on this culinary journey, we present you with a collection of recipes that cater to various skill levels and preferences. From classic cloverleaf rolls steeped in tradition to modern variations infused with creativity and innovation, this article provides a roadmap to crafting these delightful treats in the comfort of your own kitchen.

Here are our top 18 tried and tested recipes!

CLOVERLEAF ROLLS



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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

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1-1/4 cups warm milk (110° to 115°)
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 large egg, room temperature
3 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
4 to 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Additional butter, melted

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.

CHEDDAR-SQUASH CLOVERLEAF ROLLS



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My rolls started out as a basic bread recipe, and I adapted it to our tastes. They're perfect with a meal anytime, especially in fall. Although our son-in-law (we have two grown kids) can't stand squash, he loves these! —DeDe Waldmann, Monona, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1 cup warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)
4 tablespoons butter, melted, divided
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup mashed cooked winter squash
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
4 to 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Sesame seeds, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve sugar in water. Sprinkle the yeast over the water and stir gently. Let stand until light and foamy. Stir in milk, 3 tablespoons butter, salt, squash and cheese. Add enough flour to form a soft dough. , Turn out onto a lightly floured surface; knead until the dough is no longer sticky, about 5 minutes. Form into a ball and place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , Meanwhile, lightly grease 24 muffin cups. Punch down dough. Break off small portions and roll into 1-in. balls. Put 3 balls into each cup. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes. , Brush tops of rolls with remaining butter; sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired. Bake at 375° for 16-18 minutes or until golden. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 145mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

SQUASH CLOVERLEAF ROLLS



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Sweet, hearty winter squash plays a starring role in these tasty, tender dinner rolls.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 3h

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup milk
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 teaspoon salt
1 package regular or quick active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (105°F to 115°F)
1 cup mashed cooked winter squash (1 medium) or 1 cup canned squash
4 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Heat milk, sugar, butter and salt in 1-quart saucepan until butter is melted; cool to lukewarm. Dissolve yeast in warm water in large bowl. Stir in milk mixture, squash and 2 cups of the flour. Beat with spoon until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to make dough easy to handle.
  • Turn dough onto lightly floured surface. Knead about 5 minutes or until smooth and elastic. Place in greased bowl; turn greased side up. Cover and let rise in warm place about 1 1/2 hours or until double (Dough is ready if indentation remains when touched.)
  • Grease 24 regular-size muffin cups. Punch down dough. Shape into 1-inch balls. Place 3 balls in each muffin cup. Cover and let rise in warm place 30 to 45 minutes or until double.
  • Heat oven to 400°F. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Roll, Sodium 115 mg

FANTASTIC CLOVERLEAF ROLLS



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I have been making these wonderful buns for years they always turn out perfect every time, very light and airy --- this dough can be baked without using the muffin tins also just roll into balls let rise, and bake on a cookie sheet --- to make cheddar cloverleaf rolls just sprinkle grated cheddar cheese on the bottom of each the muffin tins then also between the small dough balls, you may sprinkle a small amount on top of the balls also, rise for 30 minutes and then bake --- *NOTE* if you are using the cheese option you must grease the tins *very* well, I use my recipe#78579

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 2h15m

Yield 12 rolls (approx)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (more if needed)
1 tablespoon dry yeast
3/4 cup warm water
4 tablespoons sugar, divided
1 cup warm milk
1/4 cup butter, melted and cooled slightly
1 egg, room temperature
1 teaspoon salt
melted butter, for tops

Steps:

  • Grease 12 jumbo muffin tins.
  • In a cup or bowl, combine yeast with 1 tbsp sugar in warm water; cover with plastic wrap, and sit for 10 minutes, or until the yeast is foamy.
  • In the mixer bowl, mix in 3 cups flour, the remaining sugar, melted butter, warm milk, egg and salt.
  • Add in the yeast/sugar mix.
  • With a kneader blade fitted on a heavy-duty mixer, knead and gradually add in the remaining flour, until a soft dough sticky is formed (do not add in too much flour, as the baked buns will have a heavy texture).
  • Remove from the bowl and let rest on the counter for 10 minutes, covered.
  • After 10 minutes, knead gently for about 30 seconds.
  • Coat a glass or stainless steel bowl with oil.
  • Transfer the dough to the bowl.
  • Cover; and let rise in a warm draft-free area, for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
  • Punch down the dough.
  • Remove from bowl then place the dough on the counter.
  • Slice the dough evenly in half lengthwise down the middle, set one piece aside.
  • Shape piece of dough into a chunky long rope using hands.
  • Slice into 18 even pieces (don't worry if each piece of dough is not the exact same size).
  • Shape into about 1-1/2-inch balls or a little more.
  • Place 3 balls into each muffin tin.
  • Repeat with remaining piece of dough and muffin tin.
  • Cover the tins with a clean tea towel and allow to rise warm place for 30-40 minutes (rising time will depend on the temperature of your kitchen).
  • Remove the tea towel; brush tops with melted butter.
  • Bake at 350°F for 18-20 minutes, or until buns are a dark golden colour.

DEB'S CLOVERLEAF ROLLS



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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

4 cups hot water
½ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons active dry yeast
9 cups bread flour, divided
2 cups regular rolled oats
½ cup butter, melted
1 tablespoon salt

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

GREAT-GRANDMOTHER'S CLOVERLEAF ROLLS



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Provided by Judith M. Fertig

Categories     Bread     Bake     Fall

Yield Makes 1 dozen rolls

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup milk
1 (1/4-ounce) package (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm (110 degrees) water
1 large egg, beaten
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, melted

Steps:

  • Put the butter, sugar, and salt in a large bowl. In a small saucepan, heat the milk until warm; pour it over the butter mixture and let cool. In a small bowl, sprinkle the yeast over the warm water; set aside to proof until foamy, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir the yeast mixture into the butter mixture. Beat in the egg, then beat in the flour until you have a soft dough. Cover and refrigerate.
  • Two hours before baking, turn the dough out onto a floured surface and divide it in half. Divide each half into 6 equal portions, then divide each portion into 3 pieces. Roll each piece into a ball, dip into the melted butter, and place in a muffin tine, 3 balls to a muffin cup. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until doubled in bulk, about 1 1/2 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Bake the rolls for 15 minutes, or until golden brown.

CLOVERLEAF BRAN ROLLS



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"These tender, delicious rolls are great for a gathering," notes Marvel Herriman of Hayesville, North Carolina. They're especially good served warm!

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup All-Bran
1 cup boiling water
2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1 cup shortening
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs, beaten
6 cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine bran and boiling water; set aside. In another bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. , In a large bowl, cream shortening, sugar and salt. Add eggs and yeast mixture; mix well. Add bran mixture and 2 cups flour; beat well. Gradually add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour. , Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface. Divide into six portions; divide each into 12 pieces. Shape each into a ball; place three balls in each greased muffin cup. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour. , Bake at 350° for 15-18 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 111mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CLOVERLEAF ROLLS



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Categories     Bread     Bake     Thanksgiving     Poppy     Gourmet

Yield Makes 18 rolls

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons warm water (105-115°F)
1 (1/4-ounce) package active dry yeast (2 1/2 teaspoons)
3 tablespoons sugar
1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter
1 cup whole milk
2 cups bread flour
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 to 2 cups all-purpose flour
1 large egg, lightly beaten with 2 teaspoons water
About 1 tablespoon poppy seeds and/or toasted sesame seeds for sprinkling
Special Equipment
2 muffin pans with a total of at least 18 (1/2-cup) muffin cups

Steps:

  • Make dough:
  • Stir together warm water, yeast, and 1 tablespoon sugar in a small bowl until yeast is dissolved, then let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes. (If mixture doesn't foam, discard and start over with new yeast.)
  • Melt 3/4 stick butter in a small saucepan, then add milk and heat to lukewarm. Stir together yeast mixture, remaining 2 tablespoons sugar, butter mixture, bread flour, and salt in a bowl with a wooden spoon until combined well, then stir in 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, or enough to make a slightly sticky dough.
  • Butter a large bowl. Knead dough on a lightly floured surface, kneading in more all-purpose flour as needed to keep dough from sticking, until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes (dough will still be slightly sticky). Form dough into a ball and put in buttered bowl, turning to coat. Let dough rise, bowl covered tightly with plastic wrap, in a draft-free place at warm room temperature until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour.
  • Make rolls:
  • Butter 18 muffin cups with remaining 2 tablespoons butter.
  • Turn out dough onto a lightly floured surface and divide into thirds. Working with 1 piece at a time (keep remaining portions covered with plastic wrap), cut off tablespoon pieces of dough and form pieces into balls. Put 3 balls into each buttered muffin cup. Let rolls rise, loosely covered with a kitchen towel (not terry cloth), in draft-free place at warm room temperature until almost doubled in bulk, 30 to 40 minutes.
  • While rolls rise, put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Brush rolls lightly with egg wash and sprinkle with seeds. Bake until golden, 15 to 20 minutes. Serve warm.

LUBY'S CAFETERIA CLOVERLEAF ROLLS



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For fans of cafeteria cuisine. These lightly-sweetened cloverleaf rolls complement any entree. There wouldn't be any reason that this couldn't be made in the bread machine on the dough cycle.

Provided by Molly53

Categories     Breads

Time 2h50m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ounce active dry yeast
1 1/3 cups warm water (110°F)
3 extra large eggs
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine, not spread or tub product,melted,plus
1 1/2 teaspoons butter or 1 1/2 teaspoons margarine
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup nonfat dry milk powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
5 cups all-purpose flour
vegetable oil

Steps:

  • In large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water.
  • Add eggs and butter.
  • Using dough hook of electric mixer, beat on medium speed until well blended.
  • Add sugar, dry milk, and salt; mix well.
  • Add flour, 1 cup at a time, mixing until dough begins to pull away from side of bowl.
  • Lightly grease top of dough with oil.
  • Cover loosely and let rise in warm place 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  • Lightly grease 12 medium muffin cups.
  • Punch dough down.
  • Divide dough evenly into 12 pieces.
  • Divide each piece into 3 balls and place in muffin cup.
  • Let rise in warm place 1 hour.
  • While dough is rising for the second time, preheat oven to 350°F Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.

CLOVERLEAF ROLLS - CASSIE'S



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These are the lightest,moistest, most delicious Cloverleaf roll I have ever eaten. So easy too, and the dough is so nice to work with. I doubled the recipe. I am posting the recipe that makes 12. I hope you try them..they are so easy, yet delicious. I love how it left my house smelling so divine.. My photo's

Provided by Cassie *

Categories     Other Breads

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 Tbsp unsalted butter
1/4 c sugar
1 tsp salt
3/4 c milk
1 (1/4-ounce) package (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
1/2 c warm (110 degrees) water
1 large egg, beaten
3 - 1/2 c all-purpose flour
3 - 4 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted

Steps:

  • 1. Put the butter, sugar, and salt in a large bowl. ( I mixed the dough in my KitchenAid mixer). In a small saucepan, heat the milk until warm; pour it over the butter mixture and let cool. In a small bowl, sprinkle the yeast over the warm water; set aside to proof until foamy, about 5 minutes.
  • 2. Stir the yeast mixture into the butter mixture. Beat in the egg, then beat in the flour until you have a soft dough. Cover and refrigerate.
  • 3. Two hours before baking, turn the dough out onto a floured surface and divide it in half. Divide each half into 6 equal portions, then divide each portion into 3 pieces. Roll each piece into a ball, dip into the melted butter, and place in a muffin tin, 3 balls to a muffin cup. ( I didn't dip mine, I buttered the muffin tins, then once removed from oven, I buttered). Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until doubled in bulk, about 1 1/2 hours.
  • 4. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Bake the rolls for 15 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • 5. These rolls are very light and tender..just delicious hot, right out of the oven.

CLOVERLEAF POTATO ROLLS



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WHAT better time to shape rolls into cloverleafs than for the celebration of St. Patrick's Day? I found this recipe in a magazine 40 years ago. These rolls are well received at fellowship dinners and are also popular at home. They are the lightest and tastiest rolls I make. -Beatrice McGrath, Norridgewock, Maine

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1 cup warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)
1/4 cup shortening
1/2 cup warm mashed potatoes
1 large egg, room temperature
1/4 cup sugar
1-1/4 teaspoons salt
4 cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Add milk, shortening, potatoes, egg, sugar, salt and 2 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover; let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , Punch dough down and divide in half. Divide each half into 36 pieces; shape into balls. Place 3 balls each into greased muffin cups. Cover; let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes. , Bake at 400° until golden, 12-15 minutes. Remove to wire racks. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 147mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

HONEY CLOVERLEAF ROLLS



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"Honeybees like to build their hives near fields of thyme," explains Eleanor Davis of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. "These lovely rolls include both honey and thyme."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
3 tablespoons honey
1/2 cup mashed potatoes (prepared with milk)
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup butter, melted
3 tablespoons minced fresh thyme or 1 tablespoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1 cup whole wheat flour
2 to 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
GLAZE:
1 egg
1 teaspoon milk

Steps:

  • In a bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Stir in honey; let stand for 5 minutes. Add the potatoes, buttermilk, butter, thyme and salt. Add the egg, whole wheat flour and 1 cup of all-purpose flour; beat on medium speed to form a soft dough. Stir in enough remaining all-purpose flour to from a stiff dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface. Divide into three portions; divide each into 18 pieces. Shape each into a ball; place three balls each in greased muffin cups. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 25 minutes. , For the glaze, combine egg and milk; brush over rolls. Bake at 400° for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 188mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CLOVERLEAF ROLLS



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So easy, and so good! With a wonderfully salty top and a rich, yeasty texture, these rolls are the perfect accompaniment to any meal.

Provided by Charity Hullinger

Categories     Other Breads

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pkg quick-rise yeast
1 1/3 c milk, lukewarm
3 c all purpose flour
3 Tbsp olive oil, extra virgin
1 Tbsp sugar
1 tsp salt
1 Tbsp melted butter
coarse sea salt

Steps:

  • 1. Dissolve yeast in the warm milk in bowl of electric mixer. Stir in 1 cup of flour. Beat until smooth.
  • 2. Stir in enough of the remaining flour, adding the oil, sugar, and salt; mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms. (You might have to add more than the 3 cups to get it to the soft dough stage.) Cover and let rise in warm place until doubled in size, about 45 minutes.
  • 3. Heat oven to 400 degrees. Prep a 12 cup muffin pan with non-stick cooking spray. (I tend to use melted butter since baked on spray is hard to wash off.)
  • 4. Punch down the dough in the center and fold over a couple times. Pinch the dough in 1 inch balls and quickly roll in the center of your palms.
  • 5. Place 3 balls in each muffin cup; brush with melted butter and sprinkle with the coarse sea salt. Put in oven and bake 15 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
  • 6. Enjoy! (These are best eaten the day they are made.)

PUMPKIN CLOVERLEAF ROLLS



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I came up with this recipe when I was looking for something festive to take to a fall covered-dish dinner. These rolls were a big hit.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
10 teaspoons brown sugar, divided
1 cup warm whole milk (110° to 115°)
1 cup canned pumpkin
6 tablespoons butter, melted
4-1/2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1 tablespoon salt
4-1/4 to 4-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 large egg, lightly beaten

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add 1 teaspoon brown sugar; let stand for 5 minutes. Add the milk, pumpkin, butter, orange zest, salt, remaining sugar and 2 cups flour. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. , Divide into six portions. Divide each into 12 pieces. Shape each into a ball; place three balls in each greased muffin cup. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. , Brush rolls with egg. Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 333mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

TENDER CLOVERLEAF ROLLS



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Tender and tasty, these rolls have been a favorite among our friends and family for more than 23 years. I'm the official holiday baker for our clan, so I bake dozens of these come Christmas.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1-1/2 cups warm milk (110° to 115°)
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
1/4 cup shortening
2 teaspoons salt
5-1/2 to 6 cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • In a bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Beat in milk, sugar, egg, shortening and salt and 2 cups of flour 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 top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. Punch dough down. Roll into 90 balls; place three balls each in greased muffin cups. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes. Bake at 375° for 12-14 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts :

CLOVERLEAF WHEAT ROLLS



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These attractive rolls have a sweet taste that will complement any Christmas dinner menu. The whole wheat dough is easy to prepare, and the rolls come out of the oven light, tender and golden brown.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
2 cups warm water (110° to 115°)
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup shortening
1 egg
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
3 cups whole wheat flour
3 to 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the sugar, shortening, egg, salt and whole wheat flour. Beat on medium speed until smooth. Stir in enough all-purpose flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky)., Turn onto a floured surface; knead for 15-20 minutes or until smooth and elastic. 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; divide into six portions. Divide each portion into 12 pieces. Shape each piece into a ball; place three balls in each greased muffin cup. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. , Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 151mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CARAWAY CLOVERLEAF ROLLS



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I've taken these rolls to numerous get-togethers and have received many compliments. Folks around love to bake, so there's always good eating at our socials.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1-1/2 cups warm water (110° to 115°)
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons caraway seeds
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
3-1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Add whole wheat flour, sugar, oil, caraway, salt and 2 cups all-purpose flour; beat until smooth. Add enough of the remaining all-purpose 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 top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface. Divide in half, then divide each half into 36 pieces. Shape into balls; place three balls each in greased muffin cups. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. , Bake at 375° for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 141 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 148mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

PARMESAN CLOVERLEAF ROLLS



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Our test kitchen jazzed up a convenient hot roll mix to create these pretty brown rolls. Parmesan cheese, pizza seasoning and garlic powder lend plenty of flavor when sprinkled over the top.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 package (16 ounces) hot roll mix
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons pizza seasoning or Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • Prepare roll mix according to package directions. Divide dough into 12 portions; divide each portion into three pieces. Shape each into a ball; place three balls each in 12 well-greased muffin cups. Brush with butter., Combine the cheese, pizza seasoning and garlic powder; sprinkle over dough. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 10-15 minutes. , Bake at 375° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 302mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Tips:

  • Activate the yeast properly: To ensure the rolls rise properly, activate the yeast in warm water with a little sugar before adding it to the dough. The water should be between 105°F and 115°F (40°C and 46°C). If the water is too hot, it will kill the yeast; if it's too cold, it won't activate properly.
  • Use quality ingredients: Fresh, high-quality ingredients will result in better-tasting rolls. Use bread flour, which has a higher protein content than all-purpose flour, this will give the rolls a chewier texture. Also, use unsalted butter, as salted butter can make the rolls too salty.
  • Knead the dough properly: Kneading the dough develops the gluten, which gives the rolls their structure. Knead the dough for at least 5 minutes, or until it is smooth and elastic.
  • Let the dough rise in a warm place: The dough needs to rise in a warm place in order to double in size. This can take anywhere from 1 to 2 hours, depending on the temperature of the room. If the room is too cold, the dough will not rise properly.
  • Shape the rolls carefully: Once the dough has risen, divide it into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball and then flatten it into a circle. Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each circle and then fold the dough over to enclose the filling. Pinch the edges of the dough to seal it.
  • Bake the rolls in a preheated oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) before baking the rolls. This will help the rolls to rise evenly and prevent them from becoming too dry.

Conclusion:

Cloverleaf rolls are a delicious and versatile bread that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are easy to make and can be filled with a variety of fillings, such as ham and cheese, turkey and stuffing, or vegetables. With these tips, you can make perfect cloverleaf rolls every time.

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