Easy Homemade Dinner Rolls Recipe
These Easy Homemade Dinner Rolls are soft, fluffy, and perfect for any meal. With a simple list of ingredients and straightforward instructions, you can enjoy warm, freshly baked rolls in no time.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 rolls 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 1 cup warm milk (110°F/45°C)
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 to 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
For Finishing:
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (for brushing)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the warm milk, yeast, and sugar. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- Mix the Ingredients: Add the softened butter, egg, and salt, and mix to combine. Gradually add the flour, one cup at a time, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Knead and Rise: Knead the dough for 6–8 minutes until smooth. Let it rise until doubled in size, then shape into rolls.
- Final Rise and Bake: Let the rolls rise again, then bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15–18 minutes until golden brown.
- Brush with Butter: Brush the warm rolls with melted butter before serving.
Notes
- For a softer texture, use whole milk.
- Refrigerate the dough overnight for convenience.
- Try sprinkling sea salt or herbs on top before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
