Description
These Easy Homemade Dinner Rolls are soft, fluffy, and perfect for any meal. Made from simple ingredients like flour, yeast, milk, and butter, they require minimal effort and yield a batch of 12 delicious rolls with a golden-brown crust and tender interior.
Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients
- 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (plus extra for kneading)
- 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm milk (110°F/45°C)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Activate the yeast: Combine warm milk, active dry yeast, and granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl. Let this mixture sit for 5-10 minutes until it becomes foamy, indicating the yeast is active.
- Add wet ingredients: Stir in melted unsalted butter, the large egg, and salt into the foamy yeast mixture until well combined.
- Incorporate flour: Gradually mix in the all-purpose flour, adding about 1 cup at a time, until a soft dough forms that is manageable and not too sticky.
- Knead the dough: Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead it for 8-10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic, which helps develop gluten for a tender roll.
- First rise: Place the kneaded dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until it has doubled in size.
- Shape the rolls: Punch down the risen dough to release air bubbles, divide it into 12 equal portions, and shape each portion into a ball.
- Second rise: Arrange the dough balls on a greased baking sheet or a 9×13-inch dish, cover them again, and let them rise for another 30 minutes until puffy.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the rolls for 15-20 minutes or until they turn golden brown on top.
- Finish: Remove the rolls from the oven and immediately brush them with melted butter for a shiny, flavorful finish.
Notes
- Make sure the milk is warm, not hot, to avoid killing the yeast.
- You can substitute all-purpose flour with bread flour for a chewier texture.
- The rolls can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.
- Brushing with butter after baking keeps the rolls soft and adds a rich flavor.
- For a sweeter roll, increase sugar to 1/3 cup.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
