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Homemade Dinner Rolls

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Homemade Dinner Rolls are soft, fluffy, and perfectly golden—an irresistible addition to any meal. Made from scratch with simple pantry ingredients, these buttery rolls are ideal for holidays, weeknight dinners, or anytime comfort food is on the menu.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup warm milk (about 110°F)
  • 2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 3½ cups all-purpose flour (more as needed)
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted (for brushing)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until frothy.
  2. Stir in melted butter, salt, and egg. Gradually add flour, mixing until a soft dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough on a floured surface for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  4. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
  5. Punch down the dough and divide into 12–16 equal portions. Shape into rolls.
  6. Arrange rolls in a greased baking dish or on a baking sheet. Cover and let rise 30–45 minutes until puffy.
  7. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake rolls for 15–18 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Brush tops with melted butter immediately after baking.

Notes

  • For a sweet twist, add honey to the dough or top baked rolls with cinnamon sugar.
  • Fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme can be mixed into the dough.
  • Dairy-free? Use almond milk and vegan butter.
  • Rolls freeze well both baked and unbaked—perfect for make-ahead baking.
  • Use tightly rolled dough balls with tucked seams for smooth, rounded tops.

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