Description
Homemade Dinner Rolls are the epitome of comfort food, gracing your dining table with their soft, fluffy texture and mouthwatering aroma. Perfect for soaking up gravy or spreading with butter, these rolls are a must for any meal—be it a festive gathering or an everyday family dinner. With simple ingredients that you likely already have at home, this easy recipe is suitable for beginners and will impress your guests every time. Whether served alongside soups, stews, or as mini sliders, these delightful rolls enhance any culinary experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/3 cup warm water (80ml)
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (7g)
- 1/3 cup + 1/4 teaspoon granulated sugar (70g + 1g)
- 1 1/3 cups warmed milk (320ml)
- 5 tablespoons salted butter, softened (70g)
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 4 – 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (500-570g)
Instructions
- 1. Proof yeast: In a small bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and 1/4 teaspoon of sugar. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- 2. Mix dough: In a large mixing bowl or electric stand mixer, combine the yeast mixture with warmed milk, remaining sugar, softened butter, egg, salt, and one cup of flour. Mix until combined.
- 3. Knead: Gradually add more flour until the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl and feels slightly sticky; knead for about 5-6 minutes.
- 4. First rise: Grease a bowl and place the dough inside. Cover with a towel and let rise in a warm area until doubled in size (about 1 to 1½ hours).
- 5. Shape rolls: Divide dough in half; roll each portion into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick. Cut into strips and roll each piece tightly.
- 6. Second rise: Place shaped rolls seam-side down on a greased baking sheet; cover with a towel and let rise until doubled again (about another hour).
- 7. Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake for about 12-15 minutes until golden brown. Brush with melted butter when out of the oven.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg