Description
These Dinner Rolls are soft, fluffy, and buttery with a golden crust—perfect as a side dish for any meal. Easy to make and irresistibly good, they’re ideal for holidays or everyday dinners.
Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup warm milk (about 110°F/43°C)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- Optional: 2 tbsp melted butter for brushing after baking
Instructions
- In a small bowl, dissolve yeast and 1 tsp of sugar in warm milk. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, remaining sugar, and salt.
- Add the yeast mixture, softened butter, and egg to the dry ingredients. Mix until a soft dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let rise in a warm place for 1 to 1.5 hours until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough and divide into 12–16 equal pieces. Shape into balls and place in a greased baking dish or sheet.
- Cover and let rise again for 30–45 minutes until puffy.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Bake for 15–20 minutes or until tops are golden brown.
- Brush hot rolls with melted butter if desired. Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Use bread flour for slightly chewier rolls if preferred.For shiny tops, brush with egg wash before baking.Freeze shaped dough for later baking or freeze baked rolls for up to 2 months.Allow dough to fully rise for light, fluffy texture.Stand mixer with dough hook makes kneading easier.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
