Soft and Fluffy Dinner Rolls

Steps

1. 1

   Add the instant yeast, sugar, salt, and all-purpose flour to a mixing bowl and mix well. Begin with 4½ cups (560 g) flour; reserve the additional flour to use only if needed.

2. 2

   Add the warm milk, melted salted butter, and egg to the dry ingredients. Mix until a dough forms.

3. 3

   Knead the dough until it is smooth and no longer sticky. If it remains too sticky, add up to ¼ cup (about 30 g) more flour as needed.

4. 4

   Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl. Cover and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.

   Start 1-hour timer
5. 5

   Punch down the risen dough and divide it into portions of about 75 g each; the recipe yields 16 rolls.

6. 6

   Shape each portion into a smooth ball. Arrange the balls in a greased baking tray or on a tray lined with parchment paper.

7. 7

   Cover the rolls and let them rise again for 30 minutes, or until puffy.

   Start 30-minute timer
8. 8

   Bake at 350°F (180 °C) (175°C (350 °F)) for about 18–22 minutes, until golden brown and fully baked.

   Start 22-minute timer
9. 9

   While the rolls are still hot, brush them with melted butter.