Soft Dinner Rolls
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4.7
Soft Dinner Rolls
Description
Soft Dinner Rolls combine basic bread ingredients with a slightly sweetened dough to create a tender and fluffy texture. The recipe begins by activating yeast in warm milk, then mixing in butter, sugar, and eggs. Bread flour and salt are added and the dough is kneaded using a stand mixer until it’s slightly sticky but manageable. After rising and shaping, the rolls are brushed with egg wash to achieve a golden, glossy crust when baked. The method focuses on gentle kneading to develop gluten while keeping moisture for softness.
The rolls have a soft crumb and a mild buttery-sweet flavor, making them versatile for serving with soups, salads, roasted meats, or simply with butter. They hold their shape well after baking and offer a tender bite without heaviness.
You can mix and knead this dough by hand, carefully avoiding adding too much extra flour to preserve softness. Alternatively, a bread machine dough setting can be used before shaping. The dough’s tackiness is key to producing soft rolls and indicates proper hydration and kneading.
Ingredients
For the rolls:
- 1 cup milk 115ªF, 8 ounces, warm
- 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast 1 package, 7 grams
- 1/2 cup butter softened, 4 ounces, salted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar 50 grams
- 2 large egg room temperature
- 4 cups bread flour 520 grams
- 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 grams
For the egg wash:
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Put the milk (115º Fahrenheit) in the bowl of a stand mixer. Sprinkle the yeast over the milk. Allow the yeast to activate for 3-4 minutes. 1 cup warm milk, 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast
- Add the butter, sugar and eggs. Use the beater blade on low speed to mix this just until combined. About 30 seconds. 1/2 cup salted butter, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 2 large eggs
- Add in 2 cups of flour and the salt. Mix about 30 seconds until combined. Then add in the remaining 2 cups of flour. Mix just until combined, scraping the sides of the bowl as needed. Allow the mixture to rest for 5 minutes. 4 cups bread flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Remove the beater blade and place the dough hook on the stand mixer. Knead the dough for 5-7 minutes on low speed. Add more flour a tablespoon at a time as needed during kneading. The dough should still feel sticky and tacky to the touch, but it should not be so wet that it sticks all over your hands. As the dough turns in the stand mixer bowl, it will pull away from the sides, but may stick to the bottom slightly. This is ok and shows the dough is not too dry.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl and cover it with plastic wrap or a towel. Allow the dough to rise in a warm place until it has almost doubled, about 30 minutes.
- Divide and roll dough into 12 balls. Place in a greased 9x13" glass pan. Cover and rise for 15-20 minutes while the oven is heating. Preheat the oven to 375ºF.
- For shiny, golden brown tops: In a small bowl, whisk together 1 egg and 1 tablespoon of water. Brush the egg mixture lightly on top of the unbaked rolls. 1 large egg, 1 tablespoon water
- Bake for 18-22 minutes. The exact baking time will depend on your oven, the type of pan you use (we generally use a glass pan pan) and the size of the rolls you made. The internal temperature of the rolls should be 190ºF.
- If desired, brush melted butter over tops of the warm rolls.
Notes
- Calories are estimated based on 12 rolls; 1 serving equals 1 roll and may vary with ingredient brands.
- The dough can be kneaded by hand without adding extra flour; it should remain slightly sticky.
- You may use a bread machine dough setting before shaping and baking as directed.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 12people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 266 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 266kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 54mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 179mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 108mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 315IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 39mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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