Homemade Dinner Rolls
These classic dinner rolls are soft, fluffy, and buttery—perfect for any meal, from weeknight dinners to holiday gatherings. Easy to make with simple ingredients!
Equipment
- Stand mixer with dough hook
- Large mixing bowl
- Kitchen scale
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Pastry brush
- Baking sheet or 9x13-inch pan
- Plastic wrap or clean towel
- Instant-read thermometer
Ingredients
- 3.5 cups all-purpose flour or half bread flour
- 2.25 teaspoon instant yeast or 1 packet, or active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm milk about 110°F
- 0.25 cup unsalted butter melted and slightly cooled
- 0.25 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- extra butter for brushing after baking
Instructions
- Warm the milk and mix it with yeast and sugar until foamy.
- Stir in melted butter, egg, and salt.
- Gradually add flour while mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms.
- Knead in the stand mixer for 8 minutes, or by hand for 10 minutes, to develop gluten.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled in size (about 1 hour).
- Punch down the dough and divide into 12 even dough balls.
- Arrange in a greased pan, cover, and let rise again until puffy (about 30 minutes).
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15–18 minutes until golden brown.
- Brush the tops with melted butter after baking and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
For chewier rolls, use some bread flour. Rise times vary by yeast and room temp. Rolls freeze well after baking; reheat to refresh. Best served warm with butter or honey.
Nutrition
Calories: 170kcal | Protein: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 150mg