Classic Baked Dinner Rolls
Soft, fluffy, and irresistibly golden, these Classic Baked Dinner Rolls are the perfect addition to any meal. Made from scratch with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, milk, and butter, this recipe yields melt-in-your-mouth rolls that are lightly sweetened and beautifully tender. The dough is lovingly kneaded until smooth and elastic, then allowed to rise to achieve that coveted airy texture. Shaped into individual portions and baked to perfection, these homemade dinner rolls are a must-have for special gatherings or everyday dinners. Serve them warm with a pat of butter or alongside soups, stews, and roasts for an unforgettable mealtime experience. With easy step-by-step instructions and approachable prep, this recipe is ideal for creating bakery-quality rolls at home!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Milk
- 6 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 0.25 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons Salt
- 2.25 teaspoons Active dry yeast
- 0.25 cup Water
- 1 large Egg
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
Instructions
In a small saucepan, heat the milk over low heat until it is warm but not hot (about 110°F/43°C).
Add unsalted butter to the warm milk and stir until melted. Remove from heat and set aside.
In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup of warm water (110°F/43°C) with the active dry yeast and a pinch of sugar. Stir and let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 3 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and salt.
Add the milk and butter mixture, the yeast mixture, and the egg to the dry ingredients. Stir until a soft dough forms.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic, adding the remaining 1/2 cup of flour as necessary to prevent sticking.
Place the dough in a large, lightly oiled bowl, turning to coat all sides. Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
Punch down the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide into 12 equal pieces and shape each piece into a ball.
Arrange the rolls in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish, leaving some space between each roll.
Cover the dish loosely with the kitchen towel and let the rolls rise again in a warm place until doubled in size, about 30 minutes.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Brush the tops of the rolls lightly with vegetable oil or an egg wash made from the egg whisked with a tablespoon of water.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before serving warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
249 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 8.3 g | 11% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 33 mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 340 mg | 15% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 37.1 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.2 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.2 g | ||
| Protein | 5.8 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 33 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 79 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
