STEP 1: PREPARE THE DOUGH

In a bowl, combine lukewarm milk (ideally around 95°F), yeast, sugar, salt, and egg. Mix these ingredients thoroughly.

Add softened butter into the mixture. Make sure the butter is at room temperature, as it’s easier to blend.

Gradually add the flour into the mixture while continuing to combine everything. You’ll notice the dough coming together.

STEP 2: KNEAD THE DOUGH

Transfer the dough onto a clean work surface. Here, we need to knead the dough until it forms a smooth and elastic texture. This typically takes around 8–10 minutes.

STEP 3: REST THE DOUGH

Place the well-kneaded dough on the counter and cover it with a bowl. Let the dough rest and relax for approximately 30 minutes.

STEP 4: DIVIDE AND SHAPE THE DOUGH

After 30 minutes, place the dough on a lightly floured work surface.

Roll the dough using a rolling pin into an approximate square shape of 27 cm x 30 cm x 1 cm. The goal is to achieve a thickness of about 1 cm, or 1/4 – 1/2 inch.

Brush the top of the dough with softened or melted butter.

STEP 5: DIVIDE INTO EQUAL PIECES

To make it easier, divide the sheet into 15 equal pieces. You can do this by making 5 strips from one side and 3 from the other. Don’t worry about being too precise; the key is to make them as even in shape as possible. This ensures even baking.

STEP 6: FOLD AND PLACE

Fold each piece of dough onto itself, covering about 3/4 of the length, as shown in the video.

Place the rolls on a prepared baking tray, either greased or lined with parchment paper. Make sure the smooth surface is on top to prevent the rolls from unfolding while they proof and bake.