dinner rolls
This easy Dinner Rolls Recipe has been passed down through the generations. It is perfect every time with a golden brown exterior and soft, pillowy center.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour divided, plus more if needed
- 0.5 tablespoons rapid rise yeast about 4 ½ teaspoons or 2 envelopes
- 0.25 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg room temperature
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1.5 cups whole milk
- 2 tablespoons salted butter melted
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt optional, for sprinkling on top
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a stand mixer bowl with dough hook, combine 3 cups flour, yeast, sugar, egg, and 1 teaspoon salt.
- Heat milk until it reaches 110°F to 120°F (warm to touch).
- Add warm milk to the flour mixture and knead for 2 minutes at medium speed, scraping sides as needed.
- Add 0.5 cup more flour and knead for 2 more minutes.
- Add remaining 0.5 cup flour and knead until dough pulls away from bowl sides, adding more flour if too wet.
- Cover dough with plastic wrap and let rise until doubled in size, about 30 minutes.
- Remove plastic wrap and punch down the dough.
- Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Divide dough into 16 equal balls and place in prepared dish. Cover with plastic and let rise again for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Bake rolls for 16-17 minutes until golden brown.
- Brush warm rolls with melted butter and sprinkle kosher salt on top if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
These rolls are perfect for any holiday meal or everyday dinner. Soft, fluffy, and delicious!
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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