Fool Proof Homemade Dinner Rolls
User Reviews
4.2
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Prep Time
2 hrs
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
2 hrs 30 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
322 kcal
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Cuisine
American
Fool Proof Homemade Dinner Rolls
Description
Fool Proof Homemade Dinner Rolls blend everyday ingredients like water, instant yeast, honey, flour, egg, and butter into a rich dough that rises to a soft, fluffy texture. The gentle activation of yeast in lukewarm water combines with honey and sugar to develop slight sweetness and tenderness in the crumb. After kneading until slightly sticky but smooth, the dough is left to rise until doubled in size, ensuring a light, airy structure.
The rolls are finished with a butter glaze mixed with sesame seeds and chopped herbs, adding a nutty aroma and subtle herbal notes. The baking process produces dinner rolls with a tender crumb and a glossy, flavorful coating. These rolls are particularly useful for serving alongside meals that benefit from soft bread, such as soups, stews, or sandwiches.
Adjusting flour based on humidity and careful kneading prevent over-drying the dough. The glaze can be customized with garlic, parmesan, or spices to vary flavors. The recipe's methodical approach helps achieve reliable, soft rolls that maintain their texture and taste well.
Ingredients
- 1 cup water not too cold or hot, more like your body temperature, lukewarm
- 2 teaspoons instant yeast or dry yeast
- 1 tbs honey
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons butter soft
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour ( may be 1/4 cup more or less depending on the type of flour and the level of humidity/dryness in your area)
- 1 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Glaze and toppings:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 4 tablespoons herbs minced
Notes
- Use instant yeast to speed up activation and improve dough rise.
- Monitor dough consistency: it should be slightly sticky without sticking excessively to the bowl.
- Customize the butter glaze with herbs, garlic, parmesan, or spices for varied flavors.
- For lower calorie rolls, omit the butter glaze and dust tops lightly with flour.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.2
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