Dinner Rolls
Soft, fluffy homemade dinner rolls perfect for any meal. Easy to make with simple ingredients and a quick rise.
Ingredients
Dough
- 1 cup milk (whole milk is best)
- ½ cup water
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (or one packet)
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- 1 large egg
- 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (at room temperature, cut into cubes)
- 1 tablespoon melted butter (for brushing on rolls after baking)
Instructions
- Warm milk and water to 110-115°F, then combine in a bowl. Add sugar and yeast, let sit 5-10 min until foamy.
- Add salt, egg, flour, and softened butter. Mix on low until combined, then knead with dough hook for 8 min until smooth.
- Transfer dough to oiled bowl, cover, and let rise 30-60 min until doubled. Shape into 15 balls and place in greased dish.
- Cover rolls and let rise 20 min. Preheat oven to 375°F. Bake for 19-23 min until golden.
- Brush baked rolls with melted butter and serve warm.
Notes
Ensure not to add too much flour to keep rolls light and fluffy.