Description
These Fluffy Dinner Rolls are airy, warm, and perfect for any meal, bringing a comforting touch to family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 cup milk, warm
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Activate the yeast: In a small bowl, mix warm milk (about 110°F), sugar, and yeast. Let it sit until frothy, about 5-10 minutes.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
- Incorporate wet ingredients: Create a well in the center of the flour mixture and add the melted butter, the activated yeast mixture, and the egg. Mix until a dough begins to form.
- Knead the dough: On a lightly floured surface, knead the dough for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. If it’s too sticky, sprinkle in a little more flour as needed.
- Let the dough rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm spot until it doubles in size, which usually takes about 1 hour.
- Shape the rolls: Punch down the dough and divide it into 12 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a ball and place them in a greased baking dish.
- Second rise: Cover the rolls again and allow them to rise until they puff up, about 30 minutes.
- Bake: Preheat your oven to 375°F. Bake the rolls for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Finish with butter: Brush them with melted butter as soon as they come out of the oven for added flavor.
- Cool and serve: Allow the rolls to cool slightly before serving. Warm, flaky, and irresistibly fluffy—that’s the goal!
Notes
For a dairy-free option, use almond or oat milk instead of regular milk and coconut oil or margarine instead of butter. You can substitute the egg with flaxseed meal or applesauce for a vegan version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: dinner rolls, fluffy bread, side dish, homemade bread