Quick Rise Soft Dinner Rolls (Printable)

Soft, tender dinner rolls with a golden, buttery finish, ready in under an hour for your family meals.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dough

01 - 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 1/4 tsp instant yeast (1 packet)
03 - 2 tbsp granulated sugar
04 - 1 tsp salt
05 - 1 cup warm milk (about 110°F)
06 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
07 - 1 large egg

→ Topping

08 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted (for brushing)

# How-To Steps:

01 - Combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast in a large bowl; let sit for 5 minutes until slightly foamy.
02 - Add melted butter, egg, and salt to the yeast mixture; mix thoroughly.
03 - Gradually add flour while mixing until a soft dough forms.
04 - Knead on a floured surface for 5 to 7 minutes until smooth and elastic, or knead with a stand mixer dough hook for 5 minutes.
05 - Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough inside, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 20 minutes until nearly doubled.
06 - Punch down dough, divide into 12 equal pieces, shape each into a ball, and arrange in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
07 - Cover loosely and let dough rise for 15 to 20 minutes until puffy; preheat oven to 375°F.
08 - Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until golden brown on top.
09 - Remove rolls from oven and immediately brush with melted butter; serve warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Quick rising for fast preparation
  • Soft and fluffy texture with buttery top
02 -
  • For extra flavor add a sprinkle of flaky sea salt or chopped herbs on top before baking
  • Rolls can be made ahead shape and refrigerate overnight before the second rise then bake fresh
03 -
  • Use warm milk to activate yeast properly
  • Knead dough until elastic for best texture
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