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Dinner Rolls Recipe

Dinner Rolls Recipe

Soft, fluffy dinner rolls that rise beautifully and bake up golden, bringing homemade comfort to your table.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Course Bread, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 12 dinner rolls

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup whole milk warmed to 110°F
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted, plus extra for brushing
  • 3 - 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour or bread flour
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chopped herbs like rosemary or thyme, optional

Instructions
 

  • Pour warm milk into a bowl, add yeast and sugar, let sit until foamy.
  • Whisk egg, melted butter, sugar, and salt. Combine with yeast mixture. Add flour gradually until dough forms.
  • Let the dough rest in a warm spot until doubled in size.
  • Divide dough into 12 pieces, shape into balls, and place in baking dish.
  • Let rolls rise until puffed and nearly touching.
  • Bake in preheated oven until golden brown.
  • Brush rolls with melted butter immediately after baking.
  • Transfer to wire rack and let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

Add extra flour if dough feels tacky. Adjust proofing time for high altitude. Rolls can be frozen for later use. For glossy top, brush with butter.
Keyword Comfort Food, Dinner Rolls, Homemade Bread
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