Homemade golden dinner rolls (Printable)

Soft, fluffy golden rolls with a tender crumb and rich buttery flavor fresh from the oven.

# What You Need:

→ Dough

01 - 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
03 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
04 - 1 teaspoon salt
05 - 1 cup whole milk, warmed to 110°F
06 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
07 - 1 large egg, room temperature

→ For Brushing

08 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

# How To Make It:

01 - Combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast in a large bowl; let sit 5 to 10 minutes until foamy.
02 - Add melted butter, egg, and salt to the yeast mixture; blend until combined.
03 - Gradually add flour, stirring continuously until a soft dough forms.
04 - Knead on a floured surface or with mixer dough hook for 8 to 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
05 - Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let rise in a warm spot for 1 hour until doubled.
06 - Punch down dough, divide into 12 equal portions, and shape each into a smooth ball.
07 - Arrange dough balls in a greased 9x13-inch pan, cover, and let rise 30 to 40 minutes until puffy.
08 - Heat oven to 375°F (190°C).
09 - Lightly brush rolls with melted butter before baking.
10 - Bake rolls for 18 to 20 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
11 - Remove from oven, brush again with remaining butter, and let cool slightly before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Soft and fluffy texture
  • Buttery flavor
02 -
  • For extra flavor, add 1 tsp dried herbs (like rosemary or thyme) to the dough
  • Rolls freeze well after baking rewarm in the oven before serving
03 -
  • Use room temperature eggs for better dough consistency
  • Make sure milk is warm not hot to activate yeast properly
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