Soft White Dinner Rolls
Fluffy, tender, and irresistibly buttery, these Soft White Dinner Rolls are the ultimate addition to any meal. Perfectly golden on the outside and pillowy on the inside, these homemade rolls strike the ideal balance between light sweetness and rich, buttery flavor. Made with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, whole milk, and instant yeast, this recipe takes you through an easy step-by-step process, including kneading the dough to achieve its signature soft texture. The rolls bake to golden perfection in just 20 minutes, and a final brush of melted butter gives them a glossy, bakery-style finish. Whether served warm with butter, as a side to hearty dinners, or as a base for sliders, these classic dinner rolls will become a family favorite you’ll want to bake over and over again.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 1.5 teaspoons Salt
- 2.25 teaspoons Instant yeast
- 1 cup Whole milk
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 0.25 cup Water
- 1 unit Large egg
- 2 tablespoons Melted unsalted butter (for brushing)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, salt, and instant yeast. Stir to mix.
In a small saucepan, heat the whole milk, unsalted butter, and water over medium heat until warm but not hot (around 110°F). The butter does not need to be fully melted.
Pour the warm liquid mixture into the dry ingredients and stir to combine. Add the large egg and mix until smooth.
Gradually add the remaining 2 cups of flour, 1/2 cup at a time, while stirring or kneading the dough. Once the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl, transfer it to a floured surface.
Knead the dough for about 8-10 minutes, until it becomes smooth and elastic. If the dough is sticky, sprinkle a little more flour, but avoid adding too much.
Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until it has doubled in size.
Punch down the dough and divide it into 12 equal portions. Shape each portion into a smooth ball and arrange them in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
Cover the rolls with a towel and let them rise again for about 30 minutes, or until they have doubled in size.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the rolls for 18-20 minutes, or until they are golden brown on top.
Remove the rolls from the oven and immediately brush the tops with melted unsalted butter for a soft, glossy finish.
Let the rolls cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm with butter or your favorite spread!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
952 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 84.2 g | 108% | |
| Saturated Fat | 48.9 g | 244% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 400 mg | 133% | |
| Sodium | 3718 mg | 162% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 39.7 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.0 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 37.1 g | ||
| Protein | 17.9 g | 36% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.7 mcg | 19% | |
| Calcium | 353 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 532 mg | 11% | |
*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.
