Quick Easy Dinner Rolls
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Quick Easy Dinner Rolls
Description
Quick Easy Dinner Rolls combine basic ingredients such as flour, sugar, yeast, salt, water, milk, and butter into a dough that is mixed and kneaded until smooth and elastic. The dough is rested briefly, then divided and shaped into uniform balls placed in a buttered baking dish. After rising, the rolls bake to develop a soft interior and a golden, buttery exterior. Brushing with olive oil before rising keeps the rolls moist, while a final butter coating adds flavor and shine.
The texture of these rolls is soft yet resilient, providing a fluffy bite without excessive stickiness or dryness. Their mild, buttery flavor makes them versatile as a side bread, suitable for mopping up stews, serving alongside soups, or enjoying with butter or spreads. The recipe's stepwise process ensures balanced dough hydration and structure, contributing to reliable results.
When preparing, ensure the yeast is fresh to achieve proper rising. Adjust flour or water slightly to maintain a dough texture similar to soft play-dough, as noted in the instructions. Brushing the tops with optional seasonings like garlic or parmesan powder after baking can add a savory touch. With care in rising and baking, these rolls deliver consistent texture and taste.
Use fresh rapid-rise yeast to ensure proper dough fermentation and roll fluffiness.Aim for a dough consistency akin to soft play-dough; adjust flour or water by small amounts if needed.Brush rolls with olive oil before rising to maintain moisture and prevent dryness.After baking, apply melted butter for added flavor and a golden finish.Optional toppings such as garlic or parmesan powder can be added after baking for extra flavor.Allow sufficient rising time for optimal texture; patience yields soft and golden rolls.
Ingredients
- 4 to 4 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ TB yeast equivalent to 1 1/2 envelopes, rapid rise (not active rise
- 1 ½ tsp table salt
- ¾ cup water
- ⅔ cup milk whole
- 4 TB butter diced, salted
- 1 ½ tsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
- olive oil for brushing during rise
- 2-3 TB butter melted, for brushing after baking
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180F. In bowl of a stand mixer fitted with whisk attachment, whisk together 4 cups of flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.
- In a microwavable bowl, combine the water, milk, and butter. Heat in microwave on high until it reaches 115F and butter is melted, a little over 1 minute. Stir.
- Pour butter mixture into the stand mixer bowl. Add lemon juice. Set mixer with hook attachment and mix on low speed 3-4 minutes until dough is smooth and elastic.Add a bit more flour as needed to create a dough that is similar to play-dough. For me, 4 cups of flour is perfect. Dough should stick together nicely to form a ball, without being overly sticky nor dry.
- Cover bowl tightly with plastic wrap and rest 5 minutes. Butter a 13x9 baking dish.
- Roll dough up into a cylinder and cut into 16 equal sized pieces. Keeping dough covered as you work, shape each piece into balls by tucking edges under, pinching them together, and rolling the ball in your palms. Place rolls into buttered baking dish, smooth side up. Turn oven off.
- Lightly brush tops of rolls with olive oil so they keep moist while rising. Cover with plastic wrap. Place rolls in oven and allow to rise for 25 minutes.
- Transfer covered rolls to counter and set oven to 375F.Once oven reaches correct temperature, uncover rolls and bake on center rack for 14-16 minutes or until tops are golden brown.
- Remove from oven and brush with the melted butter. Serve rolls warm.
Notes
- Use fresh rapid-rise yeast to ensure proper dough fermentation and roll fluffiness.
- Aim for a dough consistency akin to soft play-dough; adjust flour or water by small amounts if needed.
- Brush rolls with olive oil before rising to maintain moisture and prevent dryness.
- After baking, apply melted butter for added flavor and a golden finish.
- Optional toppings such as garlic or parmesan powder can be added after baking for extra flavor.
- Allow sufficient rising time for optimal texture; patience yields soft and golden rolls.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 156 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 156kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 27.7g | 9% |
| Protein | 3.8g | 8% |
| Fat | 3.2g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.8g | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 7.8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 223.5mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 0.9g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3.7g | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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