Easy Homemade Dinner Rolls Recipe
These Easy Homemade Dinner Rolls are soft, fluffy, and perfect for any occasion. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you can enjoy freshly baked rolls in no time.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 38 minutes (including rise time)
- Yield: 12 rolls 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 cup warm milk (about 110°F)
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 large egg
- 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp melted butter (for brushing)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, and sugar. Let sit until foamy. Add butter, egg, flour, and salt. Mix until a soft dough forms.
- Knead the Dough: Knead the dough until smooth and elastic, either by hand or with a stand mixer.
- Rise and Shape: Let the dough rise until doubled, then divide into balls and place in a baking dish.
- Final Rise and Bake: Let the rolls rise again, then bake until golden brown. Brush with melted butter and serve.
Notes
- These rolls can be made ahead and reheated.
- Substitute dairy milk with almond or oat milk for a dairy-free version.
- Enhance flavor by adding herbs like rosemary or garlic powder.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
