Dinner rolls Recipe
American · Bread · 140 min total
Soft, buttery, and slightly sweet homemade dinner rolls that are perfect for any meal. This recipe yields fluffy rolls with a golden crust.
120
min prep
20
min cook
12
servings
220
kcal/serving
Ingredients
- 1 cup warm milk (110°F)
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (for brushing)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, and 1 tablespoon sugar. Let stand for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- Add remaining sugar, melted butter, egg, and salt; mix well.
- Gradually add flour, 1 cup at a time, stirring until a soft dough forms.
- Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour until doubled.
- Punch down dough and divide into 12 equal pieces. Shape each into a ball.
- Place rolls in a greased 9x13-inch baking pan. Cover and let rise for 30-45 minutes until doubled.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake rolls for 18-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Brush hot rolls with melted butter. Serve warm.
Tips
- For softer rolls, brush with butter immediately after baking.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- To reheat, wrap in foil and warm in a 350°F oven for 5-10 minutes.
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