Easy Homemade Dinner Rolls

Ingredients

• 1 cup whole milk (warmed to about 110°F)
• 2.25 tsp instant yeast (1 packet)
• 2 tbsp granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 0.25 cup salted butter (melted)
• 1 tsp salt
• 3.5 cup all purpose flour
• oil (for greasing the bowl)
• melted butter (for brushing on top after baking)

Steps

1. 1

   To prepare the dough, mix the warm milk, yeast, and sugar together in a large mixing bowl.

2. 2

   Lightly stir together, then cover and allow to sit for 5 minutes until the yeast has bloomed (you should see little bubbles and foam at the top).

3. 3

   Once bloomed, add the egg, melted butter, salt, and 1 cup of flour. Stir together.

4. 4

   Add the remaining flour gradually, about one cup at a time, mixing in between additions until a dough forms.

5. 5

   Turn the dough onto a clean counter and knead for 5 minutes. The motion should be turn, fold, and repeat until the dough is smooth.

6. 6

   Lightly grease a large bowl with oil and place the ball of dough inside, briefly turning it to coat all sides in the oil.

7. 7

   Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and allow to rise in a relatively warm environment for 1-2 hours, or until double in size.

8. 8

   Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.

9. 9

   When the dough is ready, punch it down to release the air and divide into 12 equal pieces.

10. 10

    Shape each piece into a smooth ball by rolling them on the countertop under your palm.

11. 11

    Arrange the balls in the prepared baking pan, leaving a little room between them since they will grow during the second rise.

12. 12

    Cover the pan with plastic wrap and allow to rise again until doubled in size, about 45 minutes to 1 hour.

13. 13

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

14. 14

    Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.

15. 15

    Remove from the oven and immediately brush the tops with melted butter. Serve warm.

Notes

If you prefer to use a stand mixer, you can follow the same steps using the dough hook attachment. The author suggests pairing these with a whipped cinnamon honey butter.

Nutrition per serving

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