Soft Dinner Rolls Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cwhole milk
warmed to 110f
- 4 tbspunsalted butter
melted
- 1 tbspactive dry yeast
- ⅓ cgranulated sugar
- 1 ¼ tspsalt)
(we used fine sea salt
- 4 call-purpose flour
- 1 tbspunsalted butter
melted to brush the tops of dinner rolls
- ½ tspkosher salt
to sprinkle finished rolls
Directions
- 1
In the bowl of your mixer, whisk together warm milk (about 110F) and 1 Tbsp sugar. Sprinkle the top with 1 Tbsp yeast and let sit 1 minute. Whisk together and let it sit for about 5 minutes until yeast looks foamy. Add 4 Tbsp melted butter, remaining sugar and salt.
- 2
Add flour half a cup at a time until the dough whisking to incorporate. Once the dough gets too thick, switch to the dough hook attachment and mix on speed 2 (you can also continue mixing by hand with a stiff spatula). Add about 4 cups of flour, adding the last 1 to 3 Tbsp of flour only if needed. The dough should feel sticky and tacky but should not stick to clean/dry finger tips.
- 3
Knead the dough with the dough hook in a stand mixer for 2 minutes or knead by hand (10 min), then place dough in an oiled bowl. Cover it with plastic wrap and let it rise about 2 hours in a warm place or until doubled in size.
- 4
Once the dough rises, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and cut it into 15-24 even pieces depending on the shape of your baking dish. Roll each piece of dough into a ball and place them onto an oiled 9x13 casserole dish or baking sheet.
- 5
Cover the dinner rolls with plastic wrap and let them rise another 30-60 minutes in a warm place or until puffed (do not over-proof). Bake at 375F for about 23-25 minutes or until the tops are golden brown.
- 6
Immediately brush tops of dinner rolls with melted butter and set aside to cool to room temperature before serving.
Soft Dinner Rolls Recipe
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About this Recipe
Craving the comforting warmth of homemade bread rolls, without hours of effort? This Soft Dinner Rolls recipe delivers irresistibly fluffy, warm, and utterly delicious results that are truly holiday-worthy, using just six simple ingredients.
What makes these dinner rolls truly special is their incredible softness and how straightforward they are to create. With a foundation of whole milk, unsalted butter, and active dry yeast, this recipe focuses on classic ingredients that yield a consistently tender crumb, setting them apart from denser store-bought options.
Prepare for an incredibly satisfying aroma to fill your kitchen as these rolls bake. Each bite offers a delicate sweetness from the granulated sugar, balanced by a hint of fine sea salt, all wrapped in an irresistibly soft, cloud-like texture. They're designed to be a comforting, easy-to-love side dish that complements nearly any meal, bringing that homemade touch without the fuss.
These classic dinner rolls are wonderfully versatile. While the recipe specifies fine sea salt, you could experiment with a different type of salt for a slightly varied flavor. For an extra special presentation, consider brushing the tops with a sprinkle of savory herbs mixed into the melted butter before serving.
These warm, buttery rolls are the ultimate companion to any family dinner, holiday feast, or a simple weeknight meal. Serve them fresh from the oven, perhaps with a pat of butter, and watch them disappear.