The quintessential dinner roll (not surprisingly, given all the butter, both in the dough and brushed on top). Use coarse salt for sprinkling at the end; the extra crunch is fantastic.

Makes: About 18 rolls
Time: About 4 hours, largely unattended

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons whole milk

• 4 cups all-purpose or bread flour, plus more as needed

• 2 teas…