Homemade Dinner Rolls

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  • Prep Time

    1 hr 50 mins

  • Cook Time

    50 mins

  • Total Time

    2 hrs 2 mins

  • Servings

    24 dinner rolls

  • Calories

    169 kcal

  • Course

    Bread

  • Cuisine

    American

Homemade Dinner Rolls

These homemade dinner rolls have been a favorite in our family for generations. We serve them with soup, salad, and of course, Thanksgiving dinner!

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Ingredients

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

  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. 
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Notes

  • We have found the best way to store homemade dinner rolls is to first allow them to cool, and then place them in a Ziploc bag. Squeeze out all the air, then seal the bag tightly and store in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
  • If you would like to reheat them in the microwave, then you can wrap them one at a time in a paper towel and heat for 7-8 seconds.
  • No stand mixer? No problem. After you add the flour, turn the dough onto a floured work surface and knead the dough by hand until it is soft and smooth. Add a flour a little at a time as needed and continue kneading for about 10 minutes—just make sure not to add too much flour. You want the dough to be soft but not too dense or the rolls won’t be as fluffy as you would probably like.

Nutrition Information

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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: 24dinner rolls

Amount Per Serving

Calories 169 kcal

% 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.

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