Description
These Quick Dinner Rolls are an easy and delicious homemade bread recipe perfect for any meal. Soft, fluffy, and golden brown, these rolls come together quickly with simple ingredients and require just a bit of rising time. Ideal for family dinners or special occasions, they pair wonderfully with butter, soups, or salads.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup warm milk (105-115°F)
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 4 tablespoons (½ stick) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
Dry Ingredients
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
Instructions
- Activate Yeast: In a large bowl, combine the warm milk and active dry yeast. Let it stand for 5 to 10 minutes until it becomes foamy, indicating the yeast is active.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: Whisk the beaten egg, sugar, and salt into the foamy yeast mixture until well combined.
- Add Butter: Stir in the melted and slightly cooled butter until fully incorporated into the mixture.
- Add Flour: Gradually add the all-purpose flour one cup at a time, mixing after each addition until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead Dough: Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5 to 7 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic. Add more flour if the dough is too sticky.
- First Rise: Grease a large bowl with oil and place the dough inside, turning to coat it with the oil. Cover the bowl and let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until it has doubled in size.
- Punch Down Dough: Gently punch down the dough to release trapped air and prepare it for shaping.
- Divide Dough: Turn the dough back onto a floured surface and divide it into 12 equal pieces. Using a kitchen scale can help ensure even portions.
- Shape Rolls: Shape each piece into a smooth ball by rolling it gently between your hands or on the surface.
- Prepare Pan: Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan or baking sheet. Arrange the rolls in the pan, leaving space between each for expansion.
- Second Rise: Cover the rolls and let them rise again for 30 to 45 minutes until they have almost doubled in size.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking.
- Bake Rolls: Bake the rolls in the preheated oven for 18 to 22 minutes, or until they are golden brown and sound hollow when tapped on the bottom.
- Cool Rolls: Remove the rolls from the oven and let them cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use a kitchen scale for evenly sized rolls to ensure uniform baking.
- For a softer crust, brush the rolls with melted butter immediately after baking.
- If you prefer sweeter rolls, increase sugar to â…“ cup.
- Keep milk temperature between 105-115°F to properly activate the yeast without killing it.
- Leftover rolls can be frozen in an airtight container and reheated before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
