Homemade Golden Dinner Rolls (Print Version)

Tender, buttery golden rolls with a soft and fluffy crumb, ideal alongside your favorite dishes.

# What You’ll 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 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 stand for 5 to 10 minutes until foamy.
02 - Add melted butter, egg, and salt to the yeast mixture and stir to combine.
03 - Gradually add flour while stirring with a wooden spoon or dough hook until a soft dough forms.
04 - Knead on a floured surface or with a mixer for 8 to 10 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
05 - Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean towel, and allow to rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
06 - Punch down the dough and divide into 12 equal portions; shape each into a smooth ball.
07 - Arrange dough balls in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish, cover, and let rise for 30 to 40 minutes until puffy.
08 - Preheat 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 thoroughly cooked.
11 - Remove from oven and brush again with remaining melted butter; allow to cool slightly before serving.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • Soft and fluffy texture
  • Buttery flavor
02 -
  • For extra flavor, add 1 tsp dried herbs (like rosemary or thyme) to the dough.
  • Rolls freeze well after baking rewarm in the oven before serving.
03 -
  • Use warm milk to activate yeast properly.
  • Do not rush the rising process for best results.
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