These soft, fluffy, and slightly sweet dinner rolls are the perfect accompaniment to any meal. They’re surprisingly easy to make and deliver a delightful touch of homemade goodness to your dinner table.
Key Features:
Simple Ingredients: Made with basic pantry staples, this recipe is accessible and budget-friendly.
Incredibly Soft: The combination of milk, butter, and yeast creates a light and fluffy texture.
Versatile: Enjoy them warm with butter for a comforting side, or use them for sandwiches or sliders.
Prep Time: 1 hour (including rising time)
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Ingredients:
Dry Ingredients:
3 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon instant yeast
1 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
1 cup warm milk (105°F to 115°F)
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1 large egg yolk
Egg Wash:
1 large egg yolk
1 tablespoon milk
Instructions:
Combine dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.
Activate the yeast: In a separate bowl, combine the warm milk and softened butter. Stir until the butter is melted and the mixture is well combined. Let it cool slightly until lukewarm (around 105°F). Add the egg yolk to the milk mixture and whisk it in.
Combine wet and dry ingredients: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir with a wooden spoon until a shaggy dough forms.
Knead the dough: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes, or until smooth and elastic. You can also use a stand mixer with a dough hook for kneading.
First rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, turning it to coat all sides. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
Shape the rolls: Once risen, punch down the dough and transfer it to a lightly floured surface. Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball.
Second rise: Arrange the dough balls in a greased 9×13 inch baking pan, leaving some space between them for them to rise. Cover the pan loosely with plastic wrap and let the rolls rise for another 30 minutes.
Preheat the oven: While the rolls are rising for the second time, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Egg wash: In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolk and milk for the egg wash. Brush the tops of the risen rolls with the egg wash.
Bake: Bake the rolls for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown on top.
Serve: Serve the dinner rolls warm with butter, or enjoy them at room temperature.
Tips:
For richer rolls: Substitute half of the milk with heavy cream for an extra touch of indulgence.
Adding sweetness: Sprinkle the tops of the rolls with coarse sugar or cinnamon sugar before baking for a sweeter touch.
Freezing: These rolls freeze well after the first rise. Shape the rolls, then place them on a baking sheet and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before performing the second rise and baking as usual.
Enjoy these homemade sweet dinner rolls and elevate your next meal with a touch of homemade goodness!
