Homemade Golden Dinner Rolls (Printable Version)

Fluffy, tender dinner rolls with a golden crust and rich buttery flavor, ideal fresh from the oven.

# What You Need:

→ Dough

01 - 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
03 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
04 - 1 teaspoon salt
05 - 1 cup whole milk, warmed to 110°F
06 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
07 - 1 large egg, room temperature

→ For Brushing

08 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

# How-to Steps:

01 - Combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast in a large bowl; let sit for 5 to 10 minutes until foamy.
02 - Add melted butter, egg, and salt to the yeast mixture; stir to combine.
03 - Gradually add flour, mixing with a wooden spoon or dough hook until a soft dough forms.
04 - Knead the dough on a floured surface or with a mixer for 8 to 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
05 - Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm area for 1 hour until doubled in size.
06 - Punch down the dough, divide into 12 equal pieces, and shape each into a smooth ball.
07 - Arrange dough balls in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish, cover, and let rise 30 to 40 minutes until puffy.
08 - Preheat the oven to 375°F.
09 - Brush the tops of the rolls with melted butter before baking.
10 - Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
11 - Remove from oven and brush rolls again with melted butter; let cool slightly before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Soft and fluffy texture
  • Buttery flavor perfect for any meal
02 -
  • For extra flavor, add 1 tsp dried herbs like rosemary or thyme to the dough
  • Rolls freeze well after baking and rewarm nicely in the oven
03 -
  • Use warm, not hot, milk to activate yeast properly
  • Let dough rise in a warm draft-free spot for best results
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