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Dinner Rolls

Soft, fluffy yeasted dinner rolls with a buttery golden top — a reliable side for any holiday or weeknight meal.

via sallysbakingaddiction.com

2h 40m 14 servings
bread baking rolls side-dish
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2.25 tsp instant yeast
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • — large egg
  • 0.25 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp honey

Equipment

  • 9x13 baking pan

Instructions

Activate the Yeast

1

Warm 1 cup whole milk to about 110°F. Pour into a large mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer.

2

Whisk in 2.25 tsp instant yeast and 1 tbsp granulated sugar . Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes until foamy on top.

Make the Dough

3

Add 1 tbsp granulated sugar , large egg , 0.25 cup unsalted butter (softened), and 1 tsp salt to the yeast mixture. Mix until combined.

4

Gradually add 3 cups all-purpose flour in 3 additions, mixing after each until the dough comes together.

5

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5 minutes until smooth, soft, and elastic. Alternatively, use a dough hook on a stand mixer for 5 minutes .

First Rise

6

Shape the dough into a ball and place in a lightly oiled large bowl. Turn to coat all sides.

7

Cover tightly with plastic wrap or a damp towel and let rise in a warm environment for 1-2 hours until doubled in size.

Shape the Rolls

8

Grease a 9x13 baking pan with butter or nonstick spray.

9

Punch the dough down to release air bubbles. Divide into 14-16 equal pieces.

10

Shape each piece into a smooth ball by pulling the edges toward the center and rolling against your palm on an unfloured surface.

11

Arrange the rolls in the prepared pan, spacing them evenly in rows.

Second Rise

12

Cover the pan loosely with a damp towel and let rise for 1 hour until puffy and nearly doubled.

Bake

13

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

14

Bake the rolls on the lower oven rack for 20-25 minutes until the tops are golden brown.

Optional Topping

15

While the rolls are still warm, brush with a mixture of 2 tbsp unsalted butter (melted) and 1 tbsp honey .

16

Let the rolls cool for 5 minutes in the pan before serving. Best enjoyed warm.

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---
title: Dinner Rolls
description: "Soft, fluffy yeasted dinner rolls with a buttery golden top — a reliable side for any holiday or weeknight meal."
servings: 14
time: 3 hours
tags:
  - bread
  - baking
  - rolls
  - side-dish
cuisine: American
difficulty: intermediate
source: https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/soft-dinner-rolls/
---

== Activate the Yeast ==

Warm @whole milk{1%cup} to about 110°F. Pour into a large mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer.

Whisk in @instant yeast{2 1/4%tsp} and @granulated sugar{1%tbsp}. Let the mixture sit for ~proofing{5%minutes} until foamy on top.

> If the yeast does not foam, it may be expired. Start over with fresh yeast.

== Make the Dough ==

Add @granulated sugar{1%tbsp}, @large egg{1}, @unsalted butter{1/4%cup} (softened), and @salt{1%tsp} to the yeast mixture. Mix until combined.

Gradually add @all-purpose flour{3%cups} in 3 additions, mixing after each until the dough comes together.

> Bread flour works too and yields a slightly chewier roll. You may need up to 3 1/2 cups total.

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for ~kneading{5%minutes} until smooth, soft, and elastic. Alternatively, use a dough hook on a stand mixer for ~kneading{5%minutes}.

== First Rise ==

Shape the dough into a ball and place in a lightly oiled large bowl. Turn to coat all sides.

Cover tightly with plastic wrap or a damp towel and let rise in a warm environment for ~first rise{1-2%hours} until doubled in size.

== Shape the Rolls ==

Grease a #9x13 baking pan{} with butter or nonstick spray.

Punch the dough down to release air bubbles. Divide into 14-16 equal pieces.

Shape each piece into a smooth ball by pulling the edges toward the center and rolling against your palm on an unfloured surface.

Arrange the rolls in the prepared pan, spacing them evenly in rows.

== Second Rise ==

Cover the pan loosely with a damp towel and let rise for ~second rise{1%hour} until puffy and nearly doubled.

> Press your finger gently into the dough. If the indentation springs back slowly, the rolls are ready.

== Bake ==

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

Bake the rolls on the lower oven rack for ~baking{20-25%minutes} until the tops are golden brown.

> If the tops brown too quickly, tent loosely with aluminum foil during the last few minutes.

== Optional Topping ==

While the rolls are still warm, brush with a mixture of @unsalted butter{2%tbsp} (melted) and @honey{1%tbsp}.

Let the rolls cool for ~cooling{5%minutes} in the pan before serving. Best enjoyed warm.