Dinner Rolls
You won't be able to resist these light, fluffy, and buttery dinner rolls. Homemade with just a handful of simple ingredients, these are the BEST Dinner Rolls that can be on your table in a jiffy. They truly are the perfect addition to any meal!
Equipment
- Stand mixer with dough hook attachment (optional)
- Large mixing bowl
- Liquid measuring cup
- Measuring spoons
- Baking dishes (two 9x13-inch pans)
- Plastic wrap or clean kitchen towel
Ingredients
To proof the yeast:
- 1/2 cup warm whole milk 105-110 degrees F
- 1 tablespoon instant or active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
To make the dough:
- 2 cups warm water or milk
- 1/2 cup melted salted butter
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 6-7 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
Proof the yeast:
- In a small bowl or liquid measuring cup, whisk together the warm milk, yeast, and sugar.
- Let sit for 10 minutes or until bubbly, indicating that the yeast is active.
Prepare the dough:
- In the bowl of a stand mixer or a large mixing bowl, whisk together the warm water, melted butter, sugar, egg, and salt.
- Add the bubbly yeast mixture and stir to combine.
- Attach the dough hook to the stand mixer (if using) and gradually add the flour, one cup at a time, mixing until nearly combined before adding more.
- Continue adding flour until the dough comes together in a smooth, soft ball and does not stick to the sides of the bowl. The dough should be smooth and slightly tacky but not overly sticky.
- Place the dough in a large lightly greased bowl and cover with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel.
- Let the dough rise in a warm spot until doubled in size, about 1.5 hours.
Shape and bake the rolls:
- Once the dough has doubled in size, punch it down and divide it into 20-24 portions.
- Shape each portion into a round roll, smoothing the top and pinching the seam at the bottom to create a smooth surface.
- Place the rolls in two lightly greased 9x13-inch baking dishes, spacing them evenly.
- Cover the baking dishes with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel and let the rolls rise in a warm spot for 30 to 90 minutes, or until doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Once the rolls have doubled in size, bake them in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until light golden brown.
- Brush the warm rolls with melted butter, if desired.
- Serve the homemade dinner rolls warm and enjoy!
Notes
Proofing the Yeast: While not required for instant yeast, proofing ensures that the yeast is active and helps create a light and airy texture in the rolls.
Kneading the Dough: Whether using a stand mixer or kneading by hand, gradually add flour until the dough comes together in a smooth, soft ball. Avoid adding too much flour, as it can result in dense rolls.
Rising Time: Allow the dough to rise in a warm spot until doubled in size. This may take about 1.5 hours, depending on the temperature of your kitchen. Don't forget to share the recipe with your loved ones and subscribe to our blog for more delicious recipes and culinary inspiration!
Kneading the Dough: Whether using a stand mixer or kneading by hand, gradually add flour until the dough comes together in a smooth, soft ball. Avoid adding too much flour, as it can result in dense rolls.
Rising Time: Allow the dough to rise in a warm spot until doubled in size. This may take about 1.5 hours, depending on the temperature of your kitchen. Don't forget to share the recipe with your loved ones and subscribe to our blog for more delicious recipes and culinary inspiration!