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Fool Proof Homemade Dinner Rolls
These Fool Proof Homemade Dinner Rolls use lukewarm water, instant yeast, honey, and a careful balance of flour to create soft, slightly sticky dough that yields tender, pillowy rolls. A buttery glaze topped with sesame seeds and herbs adds flavor and an appealing finish. The recipe provides precise kneading and rising instructions to ensure a light texture suitable for pairing with various meals.
Prep Time
2 hrs
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 30 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
322 kcal
Cuisine:
American
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.