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Classic Homemade Dinner Rolls

Classic Homemade Dinner Rolls

These Classic Homemade Dinner Rolls are soft, fluffy, and perfect for any meal, made with simple ingredients for a delightful homemade touch.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Course bread
Cuisine American
Servings 15 rolls
Calories 104 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • baking sheet
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Kitchen towel

Ingredients
  

  • ¾ cup milk microwaved about 45 seconds until hot chocolate temperature
  • ½ cup softened unsalted butter or shortening
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 packages active dry yeast about 5 teaspoon or 1 tablespoon + 2 tsp
  • ½ cup lukewarm water 110-115°F
  • 4 ¼ to 4 ¾ cups sifted all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoon melted salted butter for brushing tops

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl, combine 2 packages active dry yeast with ½ cup lukewarm water (110-115°F). Stir gently and let sit for 5-10 minutes until the mixture becomes foamy.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine ¾ cup hot milk, ½ cup softened unsalted butter, ¼ cup granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon salt. Stir until the butter melts and everything is combined. Let the mixture cool until it feels warm but not hot.
  • Add 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour to the milk mixture and beat well by hand or with an electric mixer on low speed for about 1 minute until smooth.
  • Add the 2 large eggs and the activated yeast mixture, then mix until fully combined.
  • Gradually stir in the remaining 2 ¾ to 3 ¼ cups all-purpose flour until a soft dough forms that pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
  • Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 8 minutes until the dough becomes smooth, elastic, and no longer sticky.
  • Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, turning once to coat the surface. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 to 1 ½ hours, or until the dough doubles in size.
  • Punch down the dough and transfer it to a lightly floured surface. Divide the dough into about 15 rolls.
  • Pinch the edges of each piece of dough underneath to create a smooth top. Roll the dough ball gently on the counter using your hand in an 'OK' shape to tighten the surface and place the seam on the bottom.
  • Place the dough balls seam-side down on a greased baking sheet, brush the tops lightly with melted butter, cover loosely, and let rise for 30-45 minutes until doubled in size.
  • Bake in a 375°F oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.
  • Remove from the oven and immediately brush the rolls with 2 tablespoons melted butter before serving.

Notes

Use warm water for the yeast at 110-115°F, let the milk mixture cool slightly to avoid killing the yeast, and knead until smooth and elastic for best results.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 104kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 1gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 44mgSodium: 181mgPotassium: 32mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 287IUVitamin C: 0.001mgCalcium: 21mgIron: 0.2mg
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