Easy Dinner Rolls From Scratch
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Easy Dinner Rolls From Scratch
Description
Easy Dinner Rolls From Scratch begin by activating instant yeast in warm water and combining it with flour, sugar, softened butter, salt, and a beaten egg. The dough is mixed with a stand mixer incorporating the last cup of flour gradually until forming a slightly sticky but cohesive ball. After brief kneading on a floured surface, the dough is transferred to a bowl to rise covered until doubled in size, roughly an hour.
Once risen, the dough is divided into fifteen equal portions and placed in a greased baking pan. The rolls receive a second rise under a kitchen towel or can be left loosely covered in the refrigerator overnight for a slow rise and next-day baking. Baking at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 15–20 minutes yields rolls with golden brown tops and soft interiors.
The resulting rolls are ideal for dinner tables, sandwich buns, or alongside soups and salads. Their tender texture and buttery flavor come from the balanced fat and sugar content, while the double rise enhances the light crumb. Preparing the dough in advance by overnight proofing adds convenience without sacrificing quality.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon instant yeast
- 1 cup water warm
- 3 /4 all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter softened, salted
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 egg beaten
Instructions
- In the bowl of a stand mixer add warm water and sprinkle yeast on top. Add the rest of the ingredients except 1 cup of flour.
- With the dough hook, mix on low until all is combined. Slowly add the last cup of flour and continue to mix for another few minutes until a dough forms.
- Lightly flour a clean surface and transfer dough to it. Dough will be slightly sticky. Knead a couple of times and shape into a ball.
- Transfer ball into a large bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Let rise until doubled - approximately an hour.
- Grease a 9X13 pan. Return dough to a floured surface and break into 15 evenly sized balls and place in pan. Cover with kitchen towel and let rise another 45 minutes. Or you can loosely cover and place in fridge to let rise overnight.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes until tops are golden brown.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Dough can be prepared in advance and left to rise loosely covered in the refrigerator overnight for baking the next day.
- Divide dough into fifteen evenly sized balls for consistent roll size during baking.
- Use a stand mixer with a dough hook for thorough mixing and kneading, but a hand-kneaded dough is also sufficient.
- Warm water activates instant yeast effectively and helps a proper rise.
- Bake rolls until tops turn golden brown and an internal temperature around 190°F is reached for best texture.
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