Pillow Soft Dinner Rolls
Fluffy, buttery, and impossibly soft, these Pillow Soft Dinner Rolls are the ultimate addition to any meal. Made with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, milk, and butter, this recipe delivers perfectly tender rolls that melt in your mouth. The dough is gently kneaded and allowed to rise twice, ensuring an irresistibly light texture. Brushed with melted butter straight out of the oven, these golden-brown rolls are as satisfying to look at as they are to eat. Perfect for holiday feasts, family dinners, or any occasion that calls for warm, homemade bread, these dinner rolls will have everyone reaching for seconds. With just 20 minutes of prep time and foolproof instructions, you’ll love how easy it is to bake fresh, bakery-quality rolls in your own kitchen!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Whole milk
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar
- 2.25 teaspoons Instant yeast
- 3 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 Egg
- 0.5 tablespoon Vegetable oil (for greasing bowl)
- 2 tablespoons Butter (for brushing on rolls)
Instructions
In a small saucepan, warm the milk over low heat until it is lukewarm (about 105-110°F/40-43°C). Remove it from heat and stir in the butter and sugar until the butter has melted completely. Set aside to cool slightly.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the lukewarm milk mixture and instant yeast. Stir gently and let it rest for 5 minutes until the yeast becomes foamy.
Add the egg, 2 cups of flour, and salt to the yeast mixture. Mix until a sticky dough forms.
Gradually add the remaining 1 cup of flour, a little at a time, and knead the dough by hand or with a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, for about 8-10 minutes. The dough should be soft and just slightly sticky to the touch.
Lightly grease a large bowl with vegetable oil. Place the dough into the bowl and turn it to coat it lightly with oil. Cover with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm place for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
After the dough has risen, punch it down gently and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces and shape each piece into a smooth ball.
Arrange the dough balls in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish, spacing them evenly. Cover with plastic wrap or a towel, and let them rise again in a warm place for 30-45 minutes, or until puffy.
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Once risen, bake the rolls in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown on top.
Remove the rolls from the oven and immediately brush them with melted butter. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
194 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.7 g | 10% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 33 mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 191 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25.9 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.1 g | ||
| Protein | 4.7 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 31 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 65 mg | 1% | |
*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.
