Description
These homemade dinner rolls are soft, fluffy, and buttery, perfect for complementing any meal. Made with simple ingredients like butter, milk, yeast, and flour, they are easy to prepare and feature a tender crumb with a golden brown crust.
Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (sliced thin)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 1/4 cups whole milk (divided use)
- 2 1/4 teaspoons (1 packet) active dry yeast
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (more may be needed)
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
For Baking
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted, for brushing)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Slice 1/4 cup unsalted butter very thin and add to the bottom of a stand mixer bowl along with 1/4 cup granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon kosher salt.
- Warm Milk: Heat 1 1/4 cups whole milk in the microwave in short intervals until it reaches 105-110°F. Pour 1 cup of this warm milk into the mixer bowl with butter, sugar, and salt; no stirring needed.
- Activate Yeast: In the remaining 1/4 cup warm milk, stir in 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast and let sit for about 5 minutes until foamy, indicating the yeast is active.
- Add Yeast Mixture and Egg: Pour the foamy yeast mixture into the mixer bowl. Add the beaten egg and mix to combine.
- Add Flour: Using the dough hook attachment, gradually add 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour one cup at a time while mixing, scraping down the bowl sides as needed, until a dough forms.
- Knead Dough: Increase mixer speed to medium-high and knead for 3 minutes. If dough sticks to the bowl sides, add flour a little at a time (up to 1/2 cup) until it just pulls away cleanly, though some sticking at the bottom is acceptable.
- First Rise: Coat a large bowl with 1 teaspoon vegetable oil. Transfer the dough to this bowl, turning it to coat in oil. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm spot for 1-2 hours until doubled in size.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Melt 1/4 cup unsalted butter. Brush a 9×13 inch baking dish lightly with melted butter and set aside.
- Shape Rolls: Punch down the risen dough to release air. Divide dough into 15 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a smooth ball by stretching and tucking ends underneath, then gently roll between your hands.
- Second Rise: Place rolls seam-side down in the prepared baking dish in 3 rows of 5. Cover again with plastic wrap and let rise for about 1 hour until doubled in size.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Remove plastic wrap and bake rolls for 20-25 minutes until tops are golden brown and sound hollow when tapped.
- Finish: Immediately brush the hot rolls with remaining melted butter. Serve warm.
Notes
- These dinner rolls are deliciously light, fluffy, and buttery, making them a perfect addition to any meal.
- If the dough is too sticky while kneading, add flour gradually but avoid making it too dry.
- Allowing the dough to rise fully improves the texture and flavor of the rolls.
- Brush with melted butter right after baking for a soft crust and added richness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 193
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 169 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 29 mg
