Description
These BEST Dinner Rolls are light, fluffy, and buttery, perfect for any meal. Made from simple ingredients and a straightforward process, these homemade rolls deliver soft, golden-brown results that melt in your mouth. Whether served fresh out of the oven or stored for a few days, they are a delightful addition to your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough Ingredients
- 4 – 5 cups all purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons rapid rise, instant yeast
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1½ cups warm milk (110 degrees F)
- 5 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1 egg, room temperature
Finishing
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine 3 cups of flour, instant yeast, sugar, salt, warm milk, softened butter, and egg.
- Mix Dough: Attach the dough hook and mix on the lowest speed until the flour is incorporated, scraping the bowl sides as needed.
- Knead Dough: Increase mixer speed to medium and beat for 2 minutes to develop the dough.
- Add More Flour: Gradually add ½ cup flour twice, mixing at medium speed for another 2 minutes until forming a dough ball. Add additional flour if necessary; dough should be slightly sticky, soft, and pulling away from the bowl.
- First Rise: Transfer dough to a lightly greased bowl and cover with a towel or plastic wrap. Let it rise at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Deflate Dough: Remove covering and gently punch down the dough to deflate.
- Shape Rolls: Pinch off pieces to form 24 rolls, approximately 2 ounces each for even sizing.
- Second Rise: Place rolls on a lightly greased quarter baking sheet or 9 x 13 baking dish, cover, and let rise another 30 minutes at room temperature.
- Preheat Oven: Heat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Bake Rolls: Bake rolls for 12 to 15 minutes until they are golden brown and cooked through. Tent with foil if they brown too quickly.
- Brush with Butter: Remove rolls from oven and immediately brush with melted butter for a rich finish.
- Serve or Store: Serve warm or allow to cool and store in a plastic bag for up to 3 days.
Notes
- These homemade dinner rolls are irresistibly light, fluffy, and buttery, making them the perfect side for any meal.
- Use a stand mixer with a dough hook for easier kneading, but you can also knead by hand if needed.
- Keep an eye on the dough’s stickiness; adjust flour amounts accordingly to maintain softness while workable dough.
- Brushing with melted butter after baking adds flavor and keeps rolls moist.
- For best results, make sure milk is warm (about 110°F) to activate yeast without killing it.
- To keep rolls uniform in size, weigh dough pieces before shaping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (approx. 2 oz)
- 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
