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Fluffy & Buttery Dinner Rolls: A Foolproof Homemade Guide

These fluffy and buttery dinner rolls are light, airy, and melt-in-your-mouth soft. Made with simple ingredients like flour, yeast, butter, and milk, they have the perfect balance of richness and fluffiness. Whether for a holiday meal or everyday baking, this foolproof recipe guarantees golden, soft dinner rolls every time!

  • Total Time: 2 hours
  • Yield: 12 rolls 1x

Ingredients

Scale

Main Ingredients:

  • 3 ¾ cups (470g) all-purpose flour or bread flour
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons (1 packet) instant yeast or active dry yeast
  • 1 cup (240ml) warm milk (100-110°F)
  • ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • ¼ cup (57g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter (for brushing after baking)

Optional Additions:

  • Honey or brown sugar for extra sweetness
  • Garlic butter glaze for a savory twist
  • Cheese or herbs mixed into the dough

Instructions

  1. Activate the Yeast : In a bowl, mix warm milk, yeast, and 1 teaspoon sugar. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Make the Dough : In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. And add yeast mixture, melted butter, and beaten egg. Mix until dough forms, then knead for 8-10 minutes (or 5-7 minutes with a stand mixer) until smooth and elastic.
  3. First Rise : Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 to 1.5 hours until doubled in size.
  4. Shape the Roll : Punch down the dough and divide it into 12 equal pieces. Shape into balls and place on a greased baking dish.
  5. Second Rise : Cover and let rise for another 30-45 minutes until puffy.
  6. Bake to Perfection : Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush rolls with melted butter and bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown.
  7. Final Touch : Brush warm rolls with melted butter for extra softness and shine.
  • Author: Norah
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Rise time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
  • Category: Bread, Side Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

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