Description
These 1-Hour Soft and Buttery Dinner Rolls are a quick and easy recipe to make fluffy, tender rolls perfect for any meal. Made with simple ingredients like flour, butter, yeast, and milk, these rolls are soft on the inside with a golden, buttery crust. Ready in just about an hour, they’re ideal for busy weeknights or special occasions.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup warm milk (about 110°F or 43°C)
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- Activate Yeast: In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm milk and granulated sugar. Stir until the sugar dissolves. Sprinkle the instant yeast on top and let it sit for about 5 minutes until it becomes frothy, indicating the yeast is active.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: Add the melted butter and eggs to the yeast mixture, stirring well to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt to ensure even distribution of the salt.
- Form Dough: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring with a wooden spoon or dough scraper until a soft and cohesive dough forms.
- Knead Dough: Knead the dough in the bowl for 2-3 minutes or until smooth and elastic. You may transfer it to a lightly floured surface if preferred for easier handling.
- First Rise: Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel and let the dough rise in a warm place for about 10 minutes, until it slightly puffs up but doesn’t necessarily double in size.
- Preheat Oven: During the last few minutes of rising, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Shape Rolls: Punch down the risen dough gently to release air. Divide it into 12 equal pieces and shape each into a smooth ball.
- Arrange Rolls: Place the dough balls on a parchment-lined or lightly greased baking sheet, spaced evenly for expansion.
- Second Rise: Cover the rolls again with a kitchen towel and let them rise another 10 minutes to become puffy.
- Bake: Bake the rolls in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and hollow-sounding when tapped on the bottom.
- Finish: Remove the rolls from the oven and immediately brush the tops with additional melted butter for a glossy, flavorful finish.
Notes
- Make sure the milk is warm, not hot, to avoid killing the yeast.
- You can substitute whole milk with 2% or use a dairy-free alternative, but this may slightly alter the texture.
- Ensure the dough is kneaded well to develop gluten for fluffy rolls.
- For extra flavor, add herbs or garlic to the dough before baking.
- The rolls are best eaten fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for 2-3 days.
- Reheat rolls wrapped in foil at 300°F for 10 minutes to refresh softness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Bread, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (approx. 60g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
Keywords: dinner rolls, soft rolls, buttery rolls, quick bread, yeast bread, homemade rolls, side bread
