Dinner Rolls
The ultimate comfort food, these homemade Dinner Rolls are soft, fluffy, and perfect for any meal. Whether you’re serving them with soup or as a side to your favorite main dish, their warm, buttery flavor will make everyone crave more. Make them tonight and turn your dinner into something special!
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Oven
- Blender
- Baking Sheet
Ingredients
- 4-5 cups All-Purpose Flour For structure and texture.
- 2 tablespoons Instant Yeast Helps the dough rise quickly.
- ⅓ cup Granulated Sugar Adds sweetness and helps with browning.
- 1 teaspoon Salt Essential for flavor.
- 1½ cups Warm Milk Adds richness and tenderness.
- 5 tablespoons Butter For flavor and texture.
- 1 large Egg Acts as a binder and enriches the dough.
- 2 tablespoons Melted Butter For brushing on top.
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 3 cups of all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons of instant yeast, ⅓ cup of sugar, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Whisk them together until they are well mixed.
- In a separate bowl, gently warm 1½ cups of milk until it reaches around 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Add 5 tablespoons of softened butter to the warm milk and stir until it’s melted.
- Beat in 1 egg into the milk mixture until well combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Using a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, mix on low speed until the dough starts to come together.
- Once the dough starts pulling away from the sides, increase the speed to medium and mix for about 2 minutes.
- Once mixed, transfer the dough to a lightly greased bowl and cover it with a clean kitchen towel. Allow it to rise in a warm place for about 30 minutes.
- After the dough has risen, gently punch it down. Pinch off pieces of the dough and shape them into rolls.
- Place the shaped rolls on a lightly greased baking sheet. Cover them again and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Bake the rolls for 12 to 15 minutes until they are golden brown on top.
- Once baked, remove the rolls from the oven and brush the tops with 2 tablespoons of melted butter.
Notes
- Storage: Leftover rolls should be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
- Freezing: Rolls can be frozen for up to 3 months. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and then foil.
- Make Ahead: Rolls can be prepared up to the second rise, covered and refrigerated overnight. Remove from fridge an hour before you plan to bake.
- Tips: If rolls start to get too brown before they are finished baking, tent with foil to prevent additional browning.