Homemade Dinner Rolls
Soft, fluffy homemade dinner rolls perfect for any meal, made from simple ingredients and baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Dough
- 1 cup whole milk (warmed to about 110°F (43°C))
- 1 package Platinum Yeast (7g or 2 1/4 teaspoons)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (divided)
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted and slightly cooled)
- 1 teaspoon table salt
- 3.5 cups bread flour
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (very soft)
- 2 tablespoons honey
Instructions
- Whisk warm milk, yeast, and 1 tablespoon sugar; let sit 5 minutes.
- Add remaining sugar, egg, butter, salt, and 1 cup flour; mix on low 30 seconds, then add remaining flour and beat until dough pulls away from sides, about 2 minutes.
- Knead dough by hand or mixer for 2 minutes until soft and slightly sticky.
- Let dough rise in greased bowl, covered, for 1-2 hours until doubled.
- Punch down dough, divide into 14-16 pieces, shape into balls, and place in greased pan. Let rise covered for 1 hour until puffy.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Bake rolls 20-25 minutes until golden. Brush with honey butter if desired, then cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days or in the refrigerator up to 1 week.