Description
These Easy Homemade Dinner Rolls are soft, fluffy, and perfect for any meal. Made with simple ingredients like flour, yeast, milk, butter, and eggs, this recipe guides you through the process of making delicious, golden-brown rolls with a tender crumb. Ideal for family dinners, holidays, or anytime you want fresh bread from the oven.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough Ingredients
- 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (plus extra for kneading)
- 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm milk (110°F/45°C)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
Finishing
- Additional melted butter for brushing
Instructions
- Activate Yeast: Combine warm milk, yeast, and sugar in a large mixing bowl; let sit for 5-10 minutes until the mixture becomes foamy, indicating the yeast is active.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: Stir in melted butter, egg, and salt until well incorporated with the yeast mixture.
- Add Flour: Gradually mix in the flour, one cup at a time, until a soft dough forms that is slightly sticky but manageable.
- Knead Dough: Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic, ensuring good gluten development.
- First Rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until it has doubled in size.
- Shape Rolls: Punch down the risen dough to release gas, divide it into 12 equal portions, and shape each portion into a smooth ball.
- Second Rise: Arrange the dough balls on a greased baking sheet or in a 9×13-inch dish, cover again, and let rise for 30 minutes until puffy.
- Bake: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the rolls for 15-20 minutes or until they turn a beautiful golden-brown color.
- Brush with Butter: Remove the rolls from the oven and immediately brush them with melted butter for a shiny, flavorful finish.
Notes
- Ensure the milk is warm, not hot, to properly activate the yeast without killing it.
- Kneading time is important for texture; if you knead less, rolls may be denser.
- You can substitute half the all-purpose flour with bread flour for chewier rolls.
- Keep dough covered during rising to prevent drying out.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container; rolls can be reheated in the oven for freshness.
