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Dinner Rolls

Fluffy Homemade Dinner Rolls

These soft, buttery homemade dinner rolls are unbelievably fluffy and perfect for holidays, Sunday dinners, or everyday meals. Beginner-friendly and make-ahead ready, they're brushed with melted butter for the richest flavor and a golden finish.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 23 minutes
Servings: 15 rolls
Course: Bread, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 145

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup warm milk (110°F)
  • 2 tablespoons active dry yeast
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons melted butter (for brushing)

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • 9×13 inch baking pan
  • Pastry brush
  • Stand mixer with dough hook (optional)
  • Kitchen towel

Method
 

  1. Warm the milk to 110°F. Add to a large mixing bowl with yeast and a pinch of sugar. Let sit 5 minutes until foamy.
  2. Add remaining sugar, melted butter, salt, and eggs. Whisk until smooth and well combined.
  3. Add flour gradually, one cup at a time, stirring until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms and pulls from the sides of the bowl.
  4. Knead on a lightly floured surface for 5–7 minutes (or 4–5 minutes in a stand mixer) until smooth and elastic.
  5. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1–1.5 hours or until doubled in size.
  6. Punch down dough and divide into 15–20 equal pieces. Roll each into a smooth ball.
  7. Place rolls in a greased 9×13-inch pan. Cover and let rise 30–45 minutes until puffy.
  8. Preheat oven to 375°F. Brush rolls with melted butter and bake 15–18 minutes, until golden brown.
  9. Brush hot rolls with more melted butter before serving.

Notes

For the fluffiest rolls, avoid adding too much flour—this dough should feel soft and slightly sticky. Use a thermometer to ensure your milk is at 110°F to activate (not kill!) your yeast.

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