Pioneer Woman No-Knead Cloverleaf Rolls

Pioneer Woman No-Knead Cloverleaf Rolls are made with whole milk, canola oil, sugar, all-purpose flour, yeast, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. This easy cloverleaf rolls recipe creates a delicious dinner bread that takes about 3 hours and 40 minutes to prepare and can serve up to 36 people.

Ingredients Needed:

• 4 cups whole milk
• 1 cup canola oil
• 1 cup sugar
• 9 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 packages (2 1/4 teaspoons each) active dry yeast
• 1 heaping teaspoon baking powder
• 1 scant teaspoon baking soda
• 1 tablespoon salt
• Melted butter, for the pans

How To Make Those Cloverleaf Rolls:

1. Scald the milk: In a large pot, combine the milk and canola oil. Stir in the sugar and heat the mixture until it’s just about to boil. Turn off the heat and let it cool until it’s warm to the touch.
2. Make the dough: Add 8 cups of flour and the yeast to the milk mixture. Stir until combined (it will be sticky). Cover the pot with a towel or lid and let the dough rise for about 1 hour.
3. Add the remaining ingredients: Sprinkle in the remaining 1 cup of flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir gently to mix everything together. The dough will become smoother but still soft.
4. Shape the rolls: Grease 36 muffin cups with melted butter. Pinch off small pieces of dough and roll them into balls. Place 3 balls into each muffin cup.
5. Let the rolls rise: Cover the muffin pans with a dish towel and let the dough rise in a warm place until puffy, about 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
6. Bake the rolls: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake the rolls for 18 to 20 minutes or until they are deep golden brown. Serve them hot and enjoy!

Recipe Tips

• Scald the milk properly: Heat the milk until it’s just about to boil but not boiling, which helps the dough rise better.
• Let the dough rise in a warm place: For the best results, let the dough sit in a draft-free area to rise properly.
• Don’t skip the extra flour step: The additional cup of flour helps balance the dough’s consistency, making it easier to handle.
• Shape dough into smooth balls: Roll small portions of dough into smooth balls to get evenly shaped rolls.
• Use melted butter in the pans: Adding butter to the muffin cups creates a golden crust and adds flavor.

How To Store & Reheat Leftovers

Room Temperature: Store the rolls in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.

Refrigerator: If you want to store them longer, keep the rolls in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 214
• Total Fat: 8g
• Saturated Fat: 2g
• Carbohydrates: 31g
• Dietary Fiber: 1g
• Sugar: 7g
• Protein: 4g
• Cholesterol: 5mg
• Sodium: 167mg

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• Rosemary Dinner Rolls
• Crescent Roll Cinnamon Rolls
• Creamy Chicken Stuffed Crescent Rolls