Classic Dinner Rolls
Soft, fluffy, and irresistibly golden brown, these Classic Dinner Rolls are the ultimate crowd-pleaser for any meal. Made with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, whole milk, and unsalted butter, these rolls are elevated by the perfect balance of sweetness and a soft, pillowy texture. Using instant yeast ensures a quick rise, while the combination of the dough hook technique and two proofing stages guarantees a light, airy crumb. Serve these homemade rolls warm, brushed with melted butter, to complement everything from holiday feasts to weeknight dinners. Perfectly sized to feed a crowd, this recipe yields 16 rolls, making it a go-to for potlucks, gatherings, and family dinners alike. If you're looking for easy, no-fail dinner rolls that will become a staple in your recipe box, these are the ones!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) instant yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Instructions
In a small saucepan, warm the milk over low heat until it reaches about 110°F (warm but not hot to the touch). Remove from heat and pour into the bowl of a stand mixer.
Add sugar and yeast to the warm milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes until it becomes foamy.
In another small bowl, melt the butter. Let it cool slightly.
Add the melted butter, eggs, and salt to the milk and yeast mixture. Using a dough hook attachment, mix on low speed until just combined.
Gradually add the flour, one cup at a time, while mixing at medium speed. Continue kneading with the dough hook for about 5-7 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic. If the dough is sticky, you can add a little more flour, a tablespoon at a time.
Lightly grease a large bowl with vegetable oil. Place the dough into the greased bowl, turning it to coat all sides in oil.
Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let the dough rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1-1.5 hours.
Once the dough has risen, punch it down to release the air. Turn it onto a lightly floured surface and divide it into 16 equal pieces.
Shape each piece into a smooth ball by tucking the edges underneath until smooth.
Place the dough balls into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish, evenly spaced.
Cover the baking dish with a towel and let the rolls rise again in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Bake the dinner rolls for 15-20 minutes, until the tops are golden brown.
Remove from the oven and brush with additional melted butter, if desired, before serving warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2724 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 83.4 g | 107% | |
| Saturated Fat | 38.3 g | 191% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 525 mg | 175% | |
| Sodium | 2612 mg | 114% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 418.8 g | 152% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.1 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 50.6 g | ||
| Protein | 73.5 g | 147% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.7 mcg | 24% | |
| Calcium | 436 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 24.4 mg | 136% | |
| Potassium | 1110 mg | 24% | |
*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.
