Description
These light, pillowy dinner rolls bake up golden and soft, perfect for weeknight meals or holiday spreads.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 3/4–4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp melted butter, for brushing after baking
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- Knead the dough for 8–10 minutes by hand or 5–7 minutes with a stand mixer using a dough hook.
- Let the dough rise in a warm spot until doubled in size (about 1 hour).
- Punch down the dough, divide it into 12 pieces, shape into rolls, and proof again until puffy (30–45 minutes).
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15–18 minutes until golden.
- 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