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Fluffy Tie-Dye Vanilla Milk Bread Pull-Apart Rolls

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These fluffy, colorful pull-apart rolls feature a soft vanilla flavor and a light, pillow-like texture, perfect for brunch, family dinners, or impressing guests with minimal effort.

Ingredients

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  • 3 ½ cups (440g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 ¼ tsp instant yeast (one packet)
  • ⅓ cup (65g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp (5g) salt
  • 1 cup (240ml) whole milk, warmed to about 110°F (43°C)
  • 4 tbsp (56g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • Assorted gel or liquid food coloring, a few drops per color
  • 1 large egg, room temperature

Instructions

  1. Activate the yeast by combining warm milk (110°F/43°C), sugar, and instant yeast in a small bowl. Stir gently and let sit for about 5 minutes until foamy.
  2. In a large bowl or stand mixer, whisk together the flour and salt.
  3. Add the yeast mixture, softened butter, vanilla extract, and egg to the dry ingredients. Mix with a dough hook or wooden spoon until dough starts to form.
  4. Knead the dough for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Adjust with flour or milk if too sticky or dry.
  5. Shape dough into a ball and place in a lightly greased bowl. Cover and let rise in a warm spot for 1 to 1.5 hours until doubled in size.
  6. Punch down the dough and transfer to a floured surface. Divide into 4 equal portions (~260g each). Add different food coloring drops to each and knead gently to swirl colors without fully blending.
  7. Roll each colored portion into an 8×6 inch rectangle. Stack rectangles in any color order. Cut stacked dough into 8 strips, stack strips, then cut into 8 smaller squares.
  8. Place each square upright in a greased 8×8-inch baking pan, slightly overlapping to create pull-apart effect.
  9. Cover pan loosely and let dough rise again for 45 minutes to 1 hour until puffy and nearly doubled.
  10. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  11. Beat egg with a splash of water and brush over dough surface for shiny crust.
  12. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and hollow sounding when tapped. Tent with foil if browning too fast.
  13. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Use gel food coloring to maintain dough consistency and vibrant swirls. Knead colored dough gently to avoid blending colors too much. Egg wash gives a shiny, bakery-quality crust. If dough feels tough during shaping, let it rest to relax gluten. Rising times may vary depending on room temperature. For softer crust, cover rolls with a towel after baking; for crispier crust, cool uncovered.

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