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Best Ever Dinner Rolls: Light, Fluffy, and Perfect Every Time


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  • Author: nevaeh-hall
  • Total Time: 120 minutes
  • Yield: 12 rolls 1x
  • Diet: Omnivore

Description

These light, pillowy dinner rolls bake up golden and soft, perfect for weeknight meals or holiday spreads.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup milk, warmed to 105–115°F (40–46°C)
  • 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 3 3/44 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp melted butter, for brushing after baking

Instructions

  1. Warm 1 cup milk to 105–115°F (40–46°C), then dissolve 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast and 1/4 cup sugar.
  2. Mix in 1 large beaten egg, 1/4 cup melted butter, 1 tsp salt, and about 3 3/4–4 cups all-purpose flour until a soft dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough for 8–10 minutes by hand or 5–7 minutes with a stand mixer using a dough hook.
  4. Let the dough rise in a warm spot until doubled in size (about 1 hour).
  5. Punch down the dough, divide it into 12 pieces, shape into rolls, and proof again until puffy (30–45 minutes).
  6. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15–18 minutes until golden.
  7. Brush with 2 tbsp melted butter immediately after baking.

Notes

For a glossy top, brush with an egg wash before baking or butter immediately after baking for a soft crust.

  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 18 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 roll
  • Calories: 100
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 4g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 14g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg