Dinner Rolls – Pillowy Soft and Perfectly Golden Recipe
These dinner rolls are a delightful addition to any meal, with their pillowy soft texture and perfectly golden crust. They are simple to make and will impress your family and guests alike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours
- Yield: 12-16 rolls
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Dinner Rolls:
- ⅓ cup warm water
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup warm milk
- Extra butter for brushing
Instructions
- Dissolve the yeast: In a bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water and let it sit until foamy, about 5 minutes.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together warm milk, melted butter, egg, and sugar.
- Combine ingredients: Combine the wet ingredients with the yeast mixture, then gradually mix in the flour and salt.
- Knead the dough: Knead until a smooth dough forms, about 8 minutes.
- Let the dough rise: Cover and let the dough rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- Shape the rolls: Punch down the dough and divide into 12–16 equal pieces. Shape into smooth balls.
- Second rise: Arrange the rolls in a greased baking dish and let rise again for 30 minutes.
- Preheat and bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the rolls for 18–22 minutes or until golden.
Notes
- You can brush the rolls with melted butter after baking for added flavor.
- These rolls are best served warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
