Soft and Fluffy Dinner Rolls
Soft and Fluffy Dinner Rolls
Ingredients
- 1 cup warm milk, 110°F
- 2 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon olive oil, for oiling bowl
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, for brushing
Instructions
- 1
In a large measuring cup or small bowl, combine the warm milk, active dry yeast, and granulated sugar. Stir gently to mix. Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes until it becomes foamy, indicating the yeast is active.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
In the bowl of a stand mixer, add the 1/4 cup of melted butter, egg, salt, and the activated yeast mixture.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Attach the dough hook to the stand mixer. With the mixer running on low speed, gradually add the all-purpose flour, one cup at a time, until fully incorporated. Increase the speed to medium-low and knead the dough for about 10 minutes until it forms a smooth, elastic ball that pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
⏱️ 15 min
- 4
Lightly grease a clean large bowl with 1 teaspoon of olive oil, ensuring the entire inside surface is coated. Transfer the dough ball to the oiled bowl, turning it once to coat all sides. Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel and let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size.
⏱️ 60 min
- 5
Once the dough has risen, gently punch it down to release the air. Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead by hand for 1 to 2 minutes. Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces. To shape each roll, take one piece of dough, pull the edges towards the center, and then gently roll it into a smooth, round ball.
⏱️ 10 min
- 6
Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. Arrange the shaped dough balls in the prepared baking dish, leaving a small space between each roll. Cover the dish again with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel and let the rolls rise for an additional 30 minutes, or until they look visibly puffy.
⏱️ 30 min
- 7
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Once preheated, bake the rolls for approximately 15 minutes, or until they are golden brown on top and cooked through.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 375
- 8
Remove the rolls from the oven. While still warm, brush the tops of the rolls with the additional 2 tablespoons of melted butter for a glossy finish and enhanced flavor. Serve warm.
⏱️ 3 min
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Soft and Fluffy Dinner Rolls
Ingredients
- 1 cup warm milk, 110°F
- 2 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon olive oil, for oiling bowl
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, for brushing
Instructions
- 1
In a large measuring cup or small bowl, combine the warm milk, active dry yeast, and granulated sugar. Stir gently to mix. Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes until it becomes foamy, indicating the yeast is active.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
In the bowl of a stand mixer, add the 1/4 cup of melted butter, egg, salt, and the activated yeast mixture.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Attach the dough hook to the stand mixer. With the mixer running on low speed, gradually add the all-purpose flour, one cup at a time, until fully incorporated. Increase the speed to medium-low and knead the dough for about 10 minutes until it forms a smooth, elastic ball that pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
⏱️ 15 min - 4
Lightly grease a clean large bowl with 1 teaspoon of olive oil, ensuring the entire inside surface is coated. Transfer the dough ball to the oiled bowl, turning it once to coat all sides. Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel and let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size.
⏱️ 60 min - 5
Once the dough has risen, gently punch it down to release the air. Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead by hand for 1 to 2 minutes. Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces. To shape each roll, take one piece of dough, pull the edges towards the center, and then gently roll it into a smooth, round ball.
⏱️ 10 min - 6
Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. Arrange the shaped dough balls in the prepared baking dish, leaving a small space between each roll. Cover the dish again with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel and let the rolls rise for an additional 30 minutes, or until they look visibly puffy.
⏱️ 30 min - 7
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Once preheated, bake the rolls for approximately 15 minutes, or until they are golden brown on top and cooked through.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 375 - 8
Remove the rolls from the oven. While still warm, brush the tops of the rolls with the additional 2 tablespoons of melted butter for a glossy finish and enhanced flavor. Serve warm.
⏱️ 3 min