Description
Pillowy golden Dinner Rolls emerge as a comforting companion to any meal, promising warm bakery-style indulgence straight from your kitchen. Buttery, light, and irresistibly tender, you’ll savor each delectable bite of these homemade rolls that elevate simple gatherings into memorable culinary moments.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ¾ cups (470 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 ¼ tsp (7 g or 1 packet) active dry yeast or instant yeast
- 1 large egg
- ¾ cup (180 ml) warm milk (110F / 45C)
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ cup (60 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) melted butter
- Flaky sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Yeast Activation: Merge warm milk, sugar, and yeast in a bowl, allowing the mixture to bloom and become frothy for 5–10 minutes.
- Dough Preparation: Incorporate melted butter, egg, salt, and flour into the yeast mixture, blending until a cohesive, soft dough emerges.
- Dough Development: Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead vigorously for 8–10 minutes, creating a smooth, elastic texture that springs back when touched.
- Primary Fermentation: Nestle the dough in a greased bowl, drape with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rest in a warm environment for 1–1.5 hours until it doubles in volume.
- Roll Shaping and Proofing: Deflate the dough, portion into uniform rounds, and arrange in a buttered baking vessel. Allow a second rise for 30–45 minutes until the rolls become puffy and slightly expanded.
- Baking Process: Heat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Gently brush the rolls with melted butter and bake for 18–22 minutes, achieving a golden-brown exterior with a tender crumb.
- Finishing Touch: After removing from the oven, lavish the rolls with an additional layer of melted butter to enhance their softness and create a glossy sheen.
Notes
- Ensure yeast is active and not expired by observing foam formation during activation; fresh yeast creates a bubbly, frothy surface.
- Use warm milk (110-115°F) to activate yeast perfectly; too hot kills yeast, too cold prevents proper activation.
- Develop gluten by kneading consistently until dough becomes smooth and stretchy; proper kneading ensures soft, fluffy rolls.
- Allow rolls to rise in a warm, draft-free area; cover with a damp cloth to maintain moisture and prevent dough from drying out.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg