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Soft Homemade Yeast Dinner Rolls

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 12 rolls
Calories 200
These soft, fluffy dinner rolls are perfect for any meal. Easy to make at home with simple ingredients, they come out golden and delicious every time.

Ingredients

Dough

  • 1 cup warm milk (105-115°F)
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 to 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter, for brushing

Instructions 

  • Combine warm milk, yeast, and 1 teaspoon sugar; let stand 5-10 min until foamy.
  • Add remaining sugar, egg, and melted butter; whisk until combined.
  • Mix in salt and gradually add flour until a shaggy dough forms.
  • Knead dough 6-8 min until smooth; let rise in oiled bowl for 1-1.5 hours until doubled.
  • Punch down dough, divide into 12 balls, arrange in greased pan, and let rise 30-45 min until puffy.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C), bake rolls 15-20 min until golden, brush with melted butter, serve warm.

Notes

For softer rolls, let them rise a bit longer before baking.
Calories: 200kcal
Cost: $10
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Dinner Rolls, Yeast