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Soft, Warm, and Buttery Dinner Rolls

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These soft, warm, and buttery dinner rolls are fluffy, golden, and pull-apart ready—perfect for any meal, whether it’s a holiday feast or a weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

  • All-purpose flour
  • Active dry yeast
  • Warm milk
  • Granulated sugar
  • Salt
  • Unsalted butter (softened)
  • Egg

Instructions

  1. Activate the yeast. Mix warm milk (about 110°F) with sugar and yeast, then let it sit until bubbly, about 5–10 minutes.
  2. Mix the dough. Combine yeast mixture with flour, salt, egg, and softened butter in a bowl or stand mixer.
  3. Knead. Knead until the dough is smooth and elastic—about 8–10 minutes by hand or 5 minutes with a dough hook.
  4. First rise. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise in a warm spot until doubled, about 1 hour.
  5. Shape rolls. Punch down the dough, divide into portions, and shape them into smooth balls. Arrange them in a baking dish or on a sheet.
  6. Second rise. Cover them again and let them rise until puffy, about 30–45 minutes.
  7. Bake. Brush with melted butter (optional) and bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 20–25 minutes, until golden brown.
  8. Finish with butter. Brush them with more melted butter right after they come out while they’re still hot.

Notes

  • I typically get 12 rolls from this batch.
  • To store: Keep the cooled rolls in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Freeze extra rolls for up to 3 months.
  • To reheat: Place them in a 300°F oven for about 10 minutes or microwave a single roll for 15–20 seconds wrapped in a damp paper towel to restore softness.

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