Classic Sweet Dinner Rolls
Classic Sweet Dinner Rolls
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 1 cup warm milk, 105-115°F
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1 teaspoon salt
For the Egg Wash (Optional)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon water
For the Glaze (Optional)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the warm milk and 1 tablespoon of the granulated sugar. Sprinkle the active dry yeast over the top and let it sit for 5-10 minutes, or until foamy. This indicates the yeast is active.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
Add the remaining granulated sugar, the large egg, and the melted butter to the yeast mixture. Whisk until well combined.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing with a wooden spoon or a stand mixer with a dough hook attachment until a shaggy dough forms.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes, or until the dough is smooth and elastic. If using a stand mixer, knead on medium-low speed for 5-7 minutes.
⏱️ 7 min
- 6
Lightly grease a clean large bowl with a small amount of oil. Place the dough in the bowl, turning it once to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm place for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until doubled in size.
⏱️ 90 min
- 7
Punch down the risen dough to release the air. Turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and divide it into 12 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a smooth, round roll. Arrange the rolls in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking pan, leaving a small space between each.
⏱️ 10 min
- 8
Cover the pan loosely with plastic wrap or a kitchen towel and let the rolls rise again in a warm place for 20-30 minutes, or until puffy and almost doubled in size.
⏱️ 30 min
- 9
Preheat your oven to 375°F. If using an egg wash, whisk together the egg and water in a small bowl and brush lightly over the tops of the risen rolls. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until golden brown on top.
⏱️ 18 min•🌡️ 375
- 10
Remove the rolls from the oven. If desired, immediately brush the tops with melted butter for a shiny, soft glaze. Serve warm.
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Classic Sweet Dinner Rolls
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 1 cup warm milk, 105-115°F
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1 teaspoon salt
For the Egg Wash (Optional)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon water
For the Glaze (Optional)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the warm milk and 1 tablespoon of the granulated sugar. Sprinkle the active dry yeast over the top and let it sit for 5-10 minutes, or until foamy. This indicates the yeast is active.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
Add the remaining granulated sugar, the large egg, and the melted butter to the yeast mixture. Whisk until well combined.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing with a wooden spoon or a stand mixer with a dough hook attachment until a shaggy dough forms.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes, or until the dough is smooth and elastic. If using a stand mixer, knead on medium-low speed for 5-7 minutes.
⏱️ 7 min - 6
Lightly grease a clean large bowl with a small amount of oil. Place the dough in the bowl, turning it once to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm place for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until doubled in size.
⏱️ 90 min - 7
Punch down the risen dough to release the air. Turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and divide it into 12 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a smooth, round roll. Arrange the rolls in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking pan, leaving a small space between each.
⏱️ 10 min - 8
Cover the pan loosely with plastic wrap or a kitchen towel and let the rolls rise again in a warm place for 20-30 minutes, or until puffy and almost doubled in size.
⏱️ 30 min - 9
Preheat your oven to 375°F. If using an egg wash, whisk together the egg and water in a small bowl and brush lightly over the tops of the risen rolls. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until golden brown on top.
⏱️ 18 min•🌡️ 375 - 10
Remove the rolls from the oven. If desired, immediately brush the tops with melted butter for a shiny, soft glaze. Serve warm.
⏱️ 2 min