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Homemade Dinner Rolls
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Homemade Dinner Rolls

These Homemade Dinner Rolls yield soft, fluffy rolls with a tender crumb from a simple yeast dough. The dough combines enriched ingredients like milk, butter, and eggs, producing an inviting texture and a mild, buttery flavor. Their size makes them suitable for individual servings alongside meals or as sandwich rolls.

Prep Time
1 hr 50 mins
Cook Time
12 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 2 mins
Servings: 24 dinner rolls
Calories: 169 kcal
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons yeast active, dry
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/2 cup water warm
  • 1 cup milk scalded (microwave for 1.5 min, whole
  • 1/2 cup butter softened (you can use salted or unsalted butter)
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt or sea salt
  • 1 egg large
  • 5-6 cups flour
  • 2-3 tablespoons butter melted

Instructions

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  1. Combine yeast, 1 tablespoon sugar, and warm water in a small bowl and set aside. 
  2. In a large stand-mixer bowl with a dough hook attachment combine scalded milk, softened butter, 1/2 cup sugar, salt, and egg. Stir until well combined.Stir in yeast mixture. 
  3. Add 4 cups flour, adding 1/2 cup flour at a time until the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl, it should still be slightly sticky. You may need more flour or even a little less than the full amount- it is best to eyeball this and go by feel than exact amounts. 
  4. Slightly oil a large mixing bowl. Place dough in bowl and turn once to lightly cover dough in oil. Cover lightly with plastic wrap or light kitchen cloth.
  5. Allow dough to rise for 1 hour. Punch down dough. Lightly knead on a floured surface if dough is too sticky.
  6. Break off sections to form into small rolls. They should be roughly the size of a ping-pong ball (or approximately 2 oz.). Pinch the bottom of the rolls (so you have a smooth, round top) and place seam-side down in a greased 9x13 glass baking dish. You should be able to get 6 rows of 4 rolls (24 rolls total) and possibly a few extra. 
  7. Cover lightly with plastic wrap (greased so dough doesn't stick to it) or light kitchen towel and allow to rise 30-45 minutes or until rolls have at least doubled in size. 
  8. Bake at 375 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes or until tops of the rolls become light golden brown. Tip: This recipe may vary by elevation, if the middle of the rolls seem too doughy, lightly cover with foil and bake another 3-5 minutes or until centers are light and fluffy.Remove from oven and brush the tops of the rolls with melted butter. Cool slightly and serve. 

Notes

  • Cool rolls completely before storing in a sealed bag in the refrigerator to keep them fresh for 2–3 days.
  • Reheat individual rolls wrapped in a damp paper towel in the microwave for a few seconds to restore softness.
  • If a stand mixer is unavailable, knead the dough by hand on a floured surface until smooth, adding flour cautiously to avoid stiffness.
  • Adjust flour quantity by feel; dough should remain slightly sticky for the best texture.

Nutrition Information

Calories 169kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 26g (9%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 21mg (7%) Sodium 148mg (6%) Potassium 47mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 178IU (4%) Calcium 14mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24 dinner rolls

Amount Per Serving

Calories 169

% Daily Value*

Calories 169kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 26g 9%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 21mg 7%
Sodium 148mg 6%
Potassium 47mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 178IU 4%
Calcium 14mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.