Description
Homemade dinner rolls are soft, fluffy, and buttery rolls made from scratch. Perfect for soaking up sauces, pairing with meals, or enjoying warm with butter, they bring a comforting, bakery-fresh touch to any table.
Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup warm milk (about 110°F)
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- Optional: 2 tablespoons melted butter (for brushing)
Instructions
- Warm the milk until just lukewarm, then stir in yeast and 1 tablespoon of sugar. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, and remaining sugar. Add the yeast mixture, eggs, and softened butter.
- Mix until a soft dough forms, then knead on a floured surface for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 to 1½ hours, or until doubled in size.
- Punch down dough and divide into 12–16 equal pieces. Shape into balls and arrange in a greased baking dish.
- Cover and let rise again for 30–45 minutes until puffy.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake rolls for 15–20 minutes until golden brown.
- Brush warm rolls with melted butter for a glossy, flavorful finish.
Notes
- Add honey or herbs for variation in flavor.
- Use a kitchen scale for evenly sized rolls.
- Store leftovers at room temp for 2 days, or freeze for up to 1 month.
- Use whole milk and an extra egg yolk for richer dough.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
