Description
These BEST Dinner Rolls are light, fluffy, and buttery, made from simple ingredients and perfect for complementing any meal. With a soft, tender crumb and golden crust, they are easy to prepare and come together quickly, making them a favorite homemade bread choice for family dinners and special occasions alike.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough
- 4-5 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons rapid rise, instant yeast
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1½ cups warm milk (110 degrees F)
- 5 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1 egg, room temperature
Finishing
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (for brushing)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In the bowl of a stand mixer, add 3 cups of flour, yeast, sugar, salt, warm milk, softened butter, and the egg. Attach the dough hook to the mixer.
- Initial Mixing: Mix on the lowest speed until the flour is incorporated, occasionally scraping down the sides of the bowl to ensure even mixing.
- Beat Dough: Increase the mixer speed to medium and beat for 2 minutes to develop gluten and create a smooth dough.
- Add More Flour: Gradually add ½ cup flour, mixing with the dough hook until incorporated, then add another ½ cup flour and mix again at medium speed for an additional 2 minutes until a ball forms.
- Adjust Flour: Add more flour as necessary; the dough should be soft, slightly sticky, and pull away from the sides of the bowl.
- First Rise: Transfer the dough to a lightly greased bowl, cover with a towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Deflate Dough: Remove the cover and gently punch down the dough to release air.
- Shape Rolls: Pinch off pieces of dough and form 24 rolls, roughly 2 ounces each for uniform size.
- Second Rise: Place the rolls on a lightly greased quarter baking sheet or 9×13 baking dish. Cover and let rise for another 30 minutes at room temperature.
- Preheat Oven & Bake: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the rolls for 12 to 15 minutes or until they are golden brown and cooked through. Tent with foil if they brown too quickly.
- Brush with Butter: Remove the rolls from the oven and immediately brush with melted butter for a soft and flavorful crust.
- Serve or Store: Serve hot rolls right away or cool completely and store in a plastic bag for up to 3 days.
Notes
- These rolls are incredibly light and fluffy with a buttery flavor that complements any meal perfectly.
- The dough may require extra flour depending on humidity and flour type; it should remain slightly sticky for the best texture.
- Using instant yeast makes the preparation faster since it doesn’t require proofing.
- For best results, keep the milk at about 110 degrees Fahrenheit to activate the yeast without killing it.
- Brushing with melted butter after baking gives the rolls a soft, rich crust and shiny finish.
- Make sure not to overbake to maintain softness inside the rolls.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 74 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 136 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 17 mg
