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The Best Homemade Dinner Rolls


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  • Author: Sally Thompson
  • Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
  • Yield: 1216 rolls 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Soft, fluffy, and golden brown, these homemade dinner rolls are the perfect addition to any meal—whether you’re planning holiday feasts, weeknight dinners, or looking for comforting baking ideas. This easy recipe delivers bakery-quality rolls using basic ingredients and beginner-friendly steps. Ideal for everything from quick breakfast rolls to dinner side dishes, these are a must-add to your collection of food ideas and easy recipes. Buttery, slightly sweet, and irresistible!


Ingredients

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1 cup whole milk

2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast

1/4 cup granulated sugar

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

1 large egg

3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon salt


Instructions

1. Warm the milk to about 110°F and mix with sugar and yeast. Let it foam.

2. Add melted butter and egg, then mix in flour and salt.

3. Knead the dough until smooth and elastic.

4. Let the dough rise until doubled in size.

5. Divide and shape into rolls.

6. Allow a second rise until puffy.

7. Bake at 375°F until golden brown.

8. Brush with butter and serve warm.

Notes

Always check yeast activity before continuing.

Do not rush the rise times for best texture.

Brush with butter immediately after baking for softness.

  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 roll
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 120mg
  • Fat: 5g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg