Description
Bake incredibly soft, fluffy, and buttery dinner rolls from scratch. This easy yeast roll recipe delivers comfort food perfection that is much better than store-bought options, making it ideal for weeknight meals or holiday baking.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup warm milk (about 110°F)
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted, for brushing
- Optional topping: 2 tablespoons honey mixed with 1 tablespoon melted butter
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the warm milk and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy. This proves your yeast is active.
- Add the sugar, egg, 1/4 cup melted butter, and salt to the yeast mixture. Whisk until combined.
- Gradually add the flour, one cup at a time, mixing until a shaggy dough forms.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead for 6 to 8 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic. It should spring back when lightly poked.
- Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turning to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel. Let the dough rise in a warm spot for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until doubled in size. This is your first rise.
- Gently punch down the risen dough. Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a smooth ball.
- Arrange the dough balls in a greased 9×13 inch baking pan, leaving about 1 inch between them for spreading.
- Cover the pan loosely and let the rolls rise again in a warm place for 30 to 45 minutes, or until they are puffy. This is your second rise.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Bake the rolls for 15 to 18 minutes, or until they are golden brown on top.
- Immediately after removing the rolls from the oven, brush the tops generously with the remaining 1/2 cup of melted butter. If you want a slightly sweet finish like Texas Roadhouse Style Rolls, brush them with the honey-butter mixture instead.
- Serve these soft dinner rolls warm.
Notes
- For a quicker rise, place the dough in an oven that has been turned off but still holds residual warmth.
- If you want Texas Roadhouse Style Rolls, skip the plain butter brush and use the honey-butter topping described in the ingredients.
- You can make these ahead; cover the unbaked rolls and refrigerate for up to 12 hours, then let them warm up slightly before baking.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 18 min
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 32
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 30