Description
These BEST Dinner Rolls are light, fluffy, and buttery, perfect as a side for any meal. Made from simple ingredients including flour, yeast, sugar, and butter, these homemade rolls are soft on the inside with a golden crust on the outside. Ready in under an hour, they’re ideal for family dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
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Dough
- 4 - 5 cups all purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons rapid rise, instant yeast
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups warm milk (110 degrees F)
- 5 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1 egg, room temperature
Topping
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a stand mixer bowl, add 3 cups of flour, instant yeast, sugar, salt, warm milk, softened butter, and the egg. Attach the dough hook for mixing.
- Mix and Knead: Turn the mixer on low speed to incorporate flour, scraping down the sides as needed. Increase to medium speed and mix for 2 minutes. Add ½ cup flour, then another ½ cup, mixing well after each addition. Continue kneading for 2 more minutes until a dough ball forms. Add more flour if necessary until dough is slightly sticky but pulls away from the bowl.
- Let Dough Rise: Transfer dough to a lightly greased bowl, cover with a towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Deflate and Shape Rolls: Punch down the dough lightly to release air. Pinch off pieces and shape into 24 rolls, weighing around 2 ounces each for uniformity.
- Second Rise: Arrange rolls on a greased quarter baking sheet or a 9×13 baking dish. Cover and let rise for another 30 minutes at room temperature.
- Bake the Rolls: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake rolls for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown and fully cooked. Tent with foil if rolls brown too quickly.
- Brush with Butter: Remove rolls from oven and immediately brush with melted butter for a soft, buttery crust.
- Serve or Store: Serve warm or let cool and store rolls in a plastic bag for up to 3 days.
Notes
- These dinner rolls are perfectly soft, fluffy, and buttery, making them an irresistible addition to any meal.
- Using instant yeast and warm milk speeds up the rising process for quick preparation.
- Weighing the rolls helps ensure even baking and consistent size.
- Melted butter brushed on warm rolls adds a delicious sheen and rich flavor.
- Store cooled rolls in an airtight container or plastic bag to maintain freshness for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 74
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 136 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 17 mg
