What matters
Use lukewarm milk; strong heat can damage yeast.
Everyday cooking Recipe
Air fryer vanilla milk rolls
Air fryer vanilla milk rolls with butter and yeast dough. Allow two rises for a soft crumb and brush the small rolls with milk before baking.
Total time
2 hr 11 min
Calories
349 kcal
Servings
3 servings
Difficulty
Easy
Why this recipe works
Two rises are part of the method
Six small rolls make three servings without spread. Preparation includes 60 and 20 minutes rising plus 10 minutes cooling. Leave air gaps; small appliances need extra batches.
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Recipe
Air fryer vanilla milk rolls
Air fryer vanilla milk rolls with butter and yeast dough. Allow two rises for a soft crumb and brush the small rolls with milk before baking.
Ingredients
3 servings
Method
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1
Prepare
Mix flour, yeast, sugar, vanilla sugar and salt. Knead with 115 ml lukewarm milk and butter about 8 minutes. Cover and rise about 60 minutes until visibly expanded.
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2
Mix and shape
Divide into six equal pieces and round. Rise again about 20 minutes spaced on suitable insert. Brush thinly with remaining 10 ml milk without squashing risen rolls.
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3
Bake and check doneness
If required by the manufacturer, preheat for 3 minutes at 160 °C. Bake about 18 minutes at 160 °C. Check base and cut a roll for cooked crumb. Extend before cooling if needed; golden tops alone are not enough. Use a heatproof dish suitable for the appliance, leaving space around it for airflow. Do not preheat with loose paper.
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4
Cool and portion
Cool on rack about 10 minutes. Count two small rolls per serving without spread. Lightly sweet crumb should be soft and set, not raw sticky dough.
Kitchen know-how
Tips for Air fryer vanilla milk rolls
Serving guidance
Vanilla sugar is sugar, not a sugar-free flavouring.
Variations
How to adapt this recipe
Add lemon zest without extra liquid.
Cinnamon changes flavour; keep sugar amount separately balanced.
Nutrition per serving
349kcal
59.1 gCarbohydrates
9.0 gProtein
7.7 gFat
Values are estimates per serving and may vary depending on the ingredients, brands, portion size and preparation method used.
Frequently asked questions
FAQ about Air fryer vanilla milk rolls
Do not cut by clock alone. Dough needs visible expansion; cold rooms may need longer.
No, it adds sugar mass. Substitution must account for sweetness and liquid.
Short rise, hot milk or squashing after rising can prevent aeration.
Bake sequentially and allow extra time. Do not crowd without air gaps or stack.
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