Description
Indulge in the warmth of homemade dinner rolls that are soft, fluffy, and irresistibly buttery. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners, these rolls elevate any meal with their delightful aroma and texture. With simple ingredients and easy preparation, you’ll soon find yourself reaching for this recipe time and again. Experience the joy of baking as your kitchen fills with the scent of freshly baked goodness—your loved ones will be drawn to the table in anticipation!
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast
- 1 ½ cups warm water (about 110°F)
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 2 tsp salt
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup milk, warm
Instructions
- Activate the yeast: In a small bowl, mix warm water and sugar. Sprinkle yeast on top and let it sit until frothy (about 5 minutes).
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk flour and salt together.
- Combine wet ingredients: Stir melted butter and warm milk into the yeast mixture, then pour into the dry ingredients.
- Knead the dough: On a floured surface, knead the dough for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Let it rise: Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size (approximately 1 hour).
- Shape & bake: Punch down the dough, divide it into equal pieces, shape into rolls, place on a baking sheet, cover again for another 30 minutes. Bake at 375°F for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 dinner roll (50g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: For added flavor, incorporate herbs or cheese into the dough. Whole wheat flour can be substituted; adjust water content as needed. To store leftovers, keep them in an airtight container at room temperature.