The Ultimate Soft and Fluffy Homemade Dinner Rolls (Classic Buttery Recipe)
Enjoy these irresistibly soft, fluffy, and buttery dinner rolls perfect for any meal. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious.
Ingredients
Dough
- 1 cup warm milk (about 110°F)
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted, for brushing
- 2 tablespoons honey (optional topping)
- 1 tablespoon melted butter (for honey mixture)
Instructions
- Combine warm milk and yeast; let sit 5 min until foamy.
- Add sugar, egg, melted butter, and salt; whisk to combine.
- Gradually mix in flour until a shaggy dough forms; knead 6-8 min until smooth.
- Let dough rise in oiled bowl, covered, for 1-1.5 hours until doubled.
- Punch down dough, divide into 12 balls, arrange in greased pan, and let rise 30-45 min.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C); bake rolls 15-18 min until golden. Brush with melted butter or honey-butter mixture.
Notes
For extra softness, ensure proper kneading and rising times. Brush with honey-butter for a sweet finish.