Description
Delicious homemade dinner rolls that are soft, fluffy, and perfect for any meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- ¾ cup milk (microwaved about 45 seconds until hot chocolate temperature)
- ½ cup softened unsalted butter (or shortening)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 packages active dry yeast (about 5 tsp or 1 Tbsp + 2 tsp)
- ½ cup lukewarm water (110–115°F)
- 4¼ to 4¾ cups sifted all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 2 Tbsp melted salted butter (for brushing tops)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine 2 packages active dry yeast with ½ cup lukewarm water (110–115°F). Stir gently and let sit for 5–10 minutes until the mixture becomes foamy.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ¾ cup hot milk, ½ cup softened unsalted butter, ¼ cup granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon salt. Stir until the butter melts and everything is combined. Let the mixture cool until it feels warm but not hot.
- Add 1½ cups all-purpose flour to the milk mixture and beat well by hand or with an electric mixer on low speed for about 1 minute until smooth.
- Add the 2 large eggs and the activated yeast mixture, then mix until fully combined.
- Gradually stir in the remaining 2¾ to 3¼ cups all-purpose flour (for a total of 4¼ to 4¾ cups flour) a little at a time until a soft dough forms that pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
- Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 8 minutes until the dough becomes smooth, elastic, and no longer sticky.
- Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, turning once to coat the surface. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 to 1½ hours, or until the dough doubles in size.
- Punch down the dough and transfer it to a lightly floured surface. Divide the dough into about 15 rolls. If using a food scale, weigh each piece to about 3 oz (96 g). If not, divide the dough in half, then in half again, and continue dividing until you have about 15–16 pieces.
- Pinch the edges of each piece of dough underneath to create a smooth top. Roll the dough ball gently on the counter using your hand in an “OK” shape to tighten the surface and place the seam on the bottom.
- Place the dough balls seam-side down on a greased baking sheet, brush the tops lightly with melted butter, cover loosely, and let rise for 30–45 minutes until doubled in size.
- Bake in a 375°F oven for 12–15 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and immediately brush the rolls with 2 tablespoons melted butter before serving.
Notes
- Using a kitchen scale can help achieve equal-sized rolls.
- Store leftover rolls in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg