Description
These Easy Homemade Dinner Rolls are soft, fluffy, and perfect for any meal. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you can enjoy freshly baked rolls in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Rolls:
- 1 cup warm milk (110°F/45°C)
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 to 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
For Brushing:
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl or stand mixer, combine warm milk, yeast, and sugar. Let sit until foamy. Add butter, egg, salt, and mix. Gradually add flour, knead until smooth.
- Rise: Place dough in greased bowl, let rise for 1 hour. Divide into 12 pieces, shape into balls, place in baking dish.
- Second Rise: Cover and let rise for 30–40 minutes. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Bake: Bake for 15–18 minutes until golden brown. Brush with melted butter.
Notes
- For a softer texture, use whole milk.
- Refrigerate dough overnight for convenience.
- Add sea salt or herbs for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
