Description
These homemade dinner rolls are soft, fluffy, and buttery with a golden-brown crust. Perfect as a side to complement any dinner, this easy bread recipe uses simple ingredients and a classic technique to deliver delicious, pull-apart rolls that everyone will love.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (sliced)
- 1 1/4 cups whole milk (divided use)
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted for brushing)
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
Dry Ingredients
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 1/4 teaspoons (1 packet) active dry yeast
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (more may be needed)
Instructions
- Prepare Butter and Dry Ingredients: Slice 1/4 cup unsalted butter as thin as possible and place it in the bottom of a stand mixer bowl. Add 1/4 cup granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon kosher salt on top of the butter.
- Heat Milk: Warm 1 1/4 cups whole milk in the microwave using 15-30 second intervals until the temperature reaches between 105-110°F. Pour 1 cup of the warm milk into the mixer bowl with the butter, do not stir, just let it sit.
- Activate Yeast: In the remaining 1/4 cup milk, stir in 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast. Let it rest for about 5 minutes until the mixture becomes foamy, then add it to the mixer bowl.
- Add Egg and Combine: Add the beaten large egg to the mixer bowl with other ingredients and mix gently to combine.
- Add Flour and Knead: Attach the dough hook and gradually add 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, about one cup at a time, scraping down the sides as needed. Once a dough forms, increase the speed to medium-high and knead for 3 minutes. If the dough sticks to the bowl sides, add up to 1/2 cup more flour a little at a time until it pulls away cleanly (some stickiness at the bottom is okay).
- First Rise: Transfer the dough to a large bowl coated with 1 teaspoon vegetable oil. Turn the dough in the oil to coat all sides. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the dough rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours until doubled in size.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Melt 1/4 cup unsalted butter. Lightly brush a 9×13 inch baking dish with some of the melted butter and set aside.
- Shape Rolls: Punch down the risen dough to release air bubbles. Divide the dough into 15 equal portions. Shape each portion into a smooth ball by stretching the dough and tucking ends underneath. Pinch seams and gently roll between hands to smooth out.
- Second Rise: Place the dough balls seam-side down in the prepared baking dish in 3 rows of 5. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise again for about 1 hour until doubled in size.
- Bake Rolls: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Remove plastic wrap from the dish and bake the rolls for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and the tops sound hollow when tapped.
- Brush with Butter and Serve: Immediately brush the hot rolls with the remaining melted butter to keep them moist and flavorful. Serve warm.
Notes
- These dinner rolls are incredibly light, fluffy, and buttery, making them a perfect accompaniment for any meal.
- If the dough feels too sticky, add flour gradually but avoid making it too dry.
- Make sure not to overheat the milk, as temperatures above 110°F can kill the yeast.
- You can store leftover rolls in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or freeze for longer storage.
- For extra flavor, try brushing the tops with garlic butter before serving.
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
