Elevate your dinner table with these irresistible Overnight Fluffy Rolls—soft, buttery, and impossibly pillowy. Perfectly designed for busy schedules, this make-ahead recipe allows the dough to develop its rich, yeasty flavor overnight in the refrigerator, ensuring minimal effort the next day. Crafted with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, whole milk, and unsalted butter, these rolls strike the perfect balance between sweetness and savory goodness. The secret? A slow overnight rise and a touch of melted butter brushed on at the end for that golden, bakery-style finish. Whether you’re planning a family feast or a holiday celebration, these homemade dinner rolls are guaranteed to impress and pair beautifully with any meal.
In a large mixing bowl, combine 3 cups of all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, salt, and instant yeast. Mix well.
In a small saucepan, heat the whole milk and unsalted butter over low heat until the butter has melted and the mixture is warm but not hot (around 110°F).
Add the warm milk mixture and the egg to the dry ingredients. Stir to combine.
Gradually add the remaining 1 cup of flour, a little at a time, until the dough is soft but no longer sticky.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate overnight.
The next day, remove the dough from the refrigerator and let it rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.
Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a ball and place them in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
Cover the baking dish with a clean kitchen towel and allow the rolls to rise in a warm place for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Bake the rolls in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown on top.
Remove the rolls from the oven and brush the tops with melted butter for an extra soft and shiny finish.
Let the rolls cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm!
Calories |
955 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 91.8 g | 118% | |
| Saturated Fat | 50.9 g | 254% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 449 mg | 150% | |
| Sodium | 3802 mg | 165% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 20.5 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.0 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.7 g | ||
| Protein | 22.2 g | 44% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.4 mcg | 27% | |
| Calcium | 497 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 717 mg | 15% | |
*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.