Fluffy Garlic Bread Rolls for Borscht

In a mixing bowl, combine warm milk, active dry yeast, sugar, and salt. Stir gently and let sit for about 10 minutes or until it starts to foam.

Gradually add in vegetable oil and the flour, mixing until a soft dough forms. If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour.

Cover the bowl with a cloth and place it in a warm area for 1.5 to 2 hours, allowing it to rise until it has doubled in size.

Once the dough has risen, lightly flour your work surface and turn out the dough. Gently knead it for a couple of minutes.

Divide the dough into equal portions and roll each piece into a ball. Place the balls on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.

Cover the tray with a towel and let the shaped rolls rest for another 30 to 35 minutes to puff up.

Preheat your oven to 180 degrees Celsius (350 degrees Fahrenheit). Once the rolls have rested, whisk together a yolk with a little milk or whole egg and brush this mixture over the tops of the rolls to give them a golden color.

Place the baking tray into the preheated oven and bake the rolls for 30 to 35 minutes, or until they are golden brown.

While the rolls are baking, prepare the garlic butter topping. In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over low heat.

Finely chop the garlic and add it to the melted butter, seasoning with salt. Let the mixture simmer gently, allowing the flavors to marry.

Once the rolls are baked, remove them from the oven and brush them generously with the prepared garlic butter while they're still hot.

Sprinkle with dill or your choice of herbs before serving warm. Enjoy your fluffy garlic bread rolls alongside a steaming bowl of borscht!