Thanksgiving Rolls Recipe

Thanksgiving Rolls Recipe

45 min

These classic, buttery, soft and fluffy dinner rolls are the best recipe for your Thanksgiving feast!Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card

Ingredients

  • 1 cup milk (227 grams)
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (25 grams)
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (57 grams, divided (½ stick))
  • 2¼ teaspoons instant yeast (7 grams (1 envelope))
  • 2½ cups all-purpose flour (300 grams)

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat the milk, sugar, salt, and 2 tablespoons of butter on the stove until the mixture reaches a temperature of 110°F. Transfer the mixture to the bowl of a stand mixer.

  2. 2

    Add in the yeast, and stir. Let the mixture sit for a few minutes until foamy.

  3. 3

    Attach the dough hook to the stand mixer.

  4. 4

    Add in the flour, and mix on low for 3-4 minutes until a smooth ball of dough forms.

  5. 5

    Cover the bowl of dough with a kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 30 minutes or until doubled in size.

  6. 6

    Divide the dough into 12 equal balls (about 51 grams per ball), and place them into a greased 9x13-inch baking pan.

  7. 7

    Preheat oven to 375°F.

  8. 8

    Cover the dough with a towel, and let it rise again for another 30 minutes.

  9. 9

    Remove the towel and bake for 12-15 minutes until the rolls are golden brown on top.

  10. 10

    Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter.

  11. 11

    Brush the tops of the rolls with the melted butter.