Homemade Golden Dinner Rolls (Printable)

Fluffy golden dinner rolls with tender crumb and buttery notes, an ideal meal addition.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dough

01 - 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
03 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
04 - 1 tsp salt
05 - 1 cup whole milk, warmed to 110°F
06 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
07 - 1 large egg, room temperature

→ For Brushing

08 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

# How-To Steps:

01 - Combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast in a large bowl. Let stand for 5 to 10 minutes until foamy.
02 - Add melted butter, egg, and salt to the yeast mixture and stir to combine.
03 - Gradually add flour while stirring with a wooden spoon or dough hook until a soft dough forms.
04 - Knead the dough on a floured surface or with a mixer for 8 to 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
05 - Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean towel, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
06 - Punch down dough and divide into 12 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a smooth ball.
07 - Arrange dough balls in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish, cover, and let rise for 30 to 40 minutes until puffy.
08 - Preheat oven to 375°F and brush rolls with melted butter.
09 - Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
10 - Remove rolls from the oven and brush again with melted butter. Allow to cool slightly before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Soft and fluffy texture
  • Buttery flavor that enhances any meal
02 -
  • For extra flavor, add 1 tsp dried herbs (like rosemary or thyme) to the dough
  • Rolls freeze well after baking and can be rewarmed in the oven before serving
03 -
  • Ensure milk is warm not hot to activate yeast properly
  • Kneading dough well develops gluten providing a soft texture
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