Dinner Rolls Recipe
My Dinner Rolls Recipe will have you pulling soft, pillowy bread straight from the oven, ready to slather with butter—easy, forgiving, and perfect for any family gathering.
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole milk whole milk warmed to 110°F
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast active dry yeast 1 packet, test bloom in warm water first
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar granulated sugar or honey, feeds the yeast, adds a touch of sweetness
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt fine sea salt balances flavor
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter unsalted butter melted, choose real butter for best taste
- 1 large egg egg room temperature, for a richer crumb
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour all-purpose flour approx. 450 g, spooned and leveled, sub with whole wheat + AP flour
- 1 tablespoon olive oil olive oil optional for dairy-free swap
Instructions
- Stir sugar into warm milk, sprinkle yeast on top, and let sit until foamy.
- Whisk melted butter, egg, and sugar in a bowl.
- Add foamy yeast and salt, then gradually stir in flour. Knead until dough is silky.
- Shape dough into a ball, let rise until doubled.
- Divide dough, roll into balls, tuck edges under.
- Arrange rolls in a pan, let puff for 20-30 minutes.
- Brush with butter, bake until golden brown.
- Brush with more butter, let cool before serving.
Notes
Precise temperature control boosts yeast performance, simple swaps for dietary needs. Each roll averages 180 calories.
Nutrition
Calories: 180kcal
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