Description
These homemade soft dinner rolls are fluffy, buttery, and perfect for any meal. Made with simple pantry ingredients, this foolproof recipe guarantees golden, tender rolls every time.
Ingredients
1 cup (240ml) whole milk, warmed to about 110°F (43°C)
2 and 1/4 teaspoons Platinum Yeast from Red Star (1 standard packet)
2 tablespoons granulated sugar, divided
1 large egg
1/4 cup (4 Tbsp; 56g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature and cut into 4 pieces
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups (390g) all-purpose flour or bread flour (spooned & leveled)
Optional topping: 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter mixed with 1 tablespoon honey
Instructions
1. Whisk warm milk, yeast, and 1 tablespoon sugar in a bowl. Cover and let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
2. Add remaining sugar, egg, butter, salt, and 1 cup flour. Mix on low speed for 30 seconds.
3. Scrape down bowl sides and add remaining flour. Beat on medium speed until dough comes together and pulls from sides.
4. Knead for 5 minutes by mixer or by hand until smooth and slightly sticky.
5. Place dough in greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1–2 hours or until doubled.
6. Punch dough down, divide into 14–16 equal pieces, and shape into balls.
7. Place in greased 9×13-inch pan. Cover and let rise for another hour until puffy.
8. Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C) on lower rack. Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown, rotating pan halfway through.
9. Optional: Brush warm rolls with honey butter topping.
10. Cool slightly before serving. Store covered at room temperature for 2–3 days or refrigerate up to 1 week.
Notes
To freeze unbaked rolls, shape and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw and rise 4–5 hours before baking.
To freeze baked rolls, cool completely and freeze up to 3 months. Reheat in oven at 300°F (149°C) for 10 minutes.
Overnight prep: Shape rolls and refrigerate for up to 15 hours. Let rise 1–2 hours at room temperature before baking.
- Category: Dinner Recipes