Perfect Soft & Fluffy Dinner Rolls: Step-by-Step Recipe for Home Cooks
Learn how to make soft, fluffy dinner rolls from scratch with this easy step-by-step recipe. Perfect for home cooks, health-conscious individuals, and vegetarians.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp instant yeast
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 1/4 cups milk (room temperature)
- 3 oz unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 large egg
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 1 oz unsalted butter (melted, for brushing)
- Water (as needed)
Instructions
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a stand mixer, mix flour, yeast, and salt.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Add egg, milk, and sugar to the dry mix and combine until dough forms.
- Incorporate Butter: Gradually add melted butter until fully mixed into dough.
- Knead Dough: Mix dough for 2 minutes, until smooth and elastic. Knead by hand for 5 minutes if needed.
- Proof Dough: Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1.5-2 hours, until doubled in size.
- Shape Rolls: Punch dough down, divide into 12 pieces, and shape into smooth balls.
- Second Proof: Place rolls on a parchment-lined pan, cover, and let rise for 1.5-2 hours.
- Bake Rolls: Preheat oven to 350°F. Brush rolls with melted butter and bake for 20-25 minutes, rotating halfway through, until golden brown.
- Serve: Enjoy warm or at room temperature.