Homemade Dinner Rolls
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Homemade Dinner Rolls
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Homemade Dinner Rolls are soft, slightly sticky yeast rolls made with warmed milk, sugar, butter, and sea salt, kneaded into a smooth dough and proofed until doubled. The dough is shaped into balls, brushed with olive oil, and baked to golden brown. These rolls have a tender crumb and subtle buttery flavor, suitable for dinner sides or sandwiches.
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Warm milk activates the dry yeast, which combined with sugar, butter, and salt, forms a rich dough when mixed with all-purpose flour. Kneading develops gluten, creating a cohesive dough with a slight stickiness that produces tender rolls. After an initial rise, the dough is shaped and placed in an oiled bowl to proof, allowing it to ferment and expand.
The dough balls are formed into individual rolls and baked until golden on top, resulting in a soft interior with a gently crisp crust. Brushing the rolls with olive oil adds subtle richness and moisture to the crust. These rolls pair well with soups, stews, or holiday meals.
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Ingredients
- 1¼ cups milk warmed
- 1 (¼-ounce) package active dry yeast 2¼ teaspoons
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 5 tablespoons butter melted, unsalted
- 1 teaspoon salt sea salt
- 3 cups all-purpose flour spooned and leveled (375g), plus more for kneading
- extra-virgin olive oil for brushing
For topping
- 2 tablespoons butter melted, unsalted
- salt sea salt
Instructions
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, stir together the milk, yeast, and 1 tablespoon of the sugar. Proof for 5 minutes, or until the yeast is foamy. If the yeast doesn’t foam, discard the mixture and start again with new yeast.
- Add the remaining sugar, the melted butter, and salt to the bowl. Mix on low speed to combine, then add 1 cup of the flour and mix on low speed until mostly combined. Add another 1 cup of the flour and mix on low speed to combine, then repeat with the remaining cup of flour. Increase the speed to medium and mix for 2 minutes, or until a cohesive, slightly sticky dough forms around the hook. It should be slapping the sides of the bowl and pulling away from the bottom.
- Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead a few times to form into a ball. The dough should be slightly sticky, but if it’s too sticky to work with, work in a little more flour. Brush a large bowl with olive oil and place the dough inside. Cover with plastic wrap and set aside to rise for 1 to 2 hours, or until the dough has doubled in size.
- Brush a baking sheet or 9x13-inch baking dish with olive oil and set aside. Turn the dough out onto a clean work surface. Divide the dough into 15 equal pieces. Form each piece into a ball by rolling on the countertop with a cupped hand. Place each piece onto the baking sheet. Dust the tops with a very slight amount of flour to prevent sticking. Cover with plastic wrap and set aside for 1 hour, or until puffy.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and move an oven rack to a low position.
- Bake the rolls for 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden brown, rotating the pan halfway.
- Make the topping: In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter and a pinch of salt. Brush over the warm rolls and serve.
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