Description
These BEST Dinner Rolls are light, fluffy, and buttery, made from simple, wholesome ingredients. Perfectly soft and easy to prepare, they make an ideal addition to any meal, whether for a weekday dinner or a special occasion.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 4 – 5 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons rapid rise, instant yeast
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1½ cups warm milk (about 110 degrees F)
- 5 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1 egg, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (for brushing)
Instructions
- Mix Dough: In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine 3 cups of flour, yeast, sugar, salt, warm milk, softened butter, and egg. Attach the dough hook and mix on the lowest speed until the flour is incorporated, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Knead Dough: Increase the speed to medium and beat for 2 minutes. Gradually add ½ cup flour and mix until incorporated, then add another ½ cup flour and continue mixing at medium speed for 2 more minutes until a dough ball forms. Add extra flour as needed—dough should be slightly sticky but pull away from the bowl.
- First Rise: Transfer the dough to a lightly greased bowl, cover with a towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Shape Rolls: After rising, deflate the dough by gently punching it down. Pinch off pieces and shape into 24 equal rolls (approximately 2 ounces each), adjusting size slightly if needed.
- Second Rise: Place the shaped rolls onto a lightly greased quarter baking sheet or 9×13 baking dish. Cover and let rise again at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 375°F. Bake the rolls for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. If browning too fast, tent with foil.
- Brush and Serve: Remove rolls from oven and brush immediately with melted butter. Serve warm or store cooled rolls in a sealed plastic bag for up to 3 days.
Notes
- Light, fluffy, buttery dinner rolls are impossible to resist.
- Homemade with simple ingredients, these rolls come together quickly.
- Perfect for pairing with any meal, from everyday dinners to special occasions.
- For consistent sizing, weigh each roll at about 2 ounces.
- Use warm milk around 110°F to activate the yeast properly without killing it.
- Store rolls in an airtight container to maintain freshness for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 74 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 136 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 17 mg
