Dinner Rolls Recipe
Indulge in our freshly baked dinner rolls, golden brown and irresistibly soft, with a warm, buttery center that melts in your mouth. Perfectly paired with your favorite dish, these rolls bring comfort and warmth to every meal, inviting you to savor each delightful bite.
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Ingredients
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Dinner Roll Ingredients
Method
Preparation Instructions
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Stir gently and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Mix Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Create a well in the center and add the melted butter, milk, egg, and the activated yeast mixture. Mix until a dough forms.
- 3
Knead the Dough
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
First Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1-1.5 hours or until doubled in size.
- 5
Shape Rolls
After the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into 12 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a ball and place them in a greased baking dish.
- 6
Second Rise
Cover the shaped rolls with a cloth and let them rise again for about 30-45 minutes until they have doubled in size.
- 7
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 8
Bake
Bake the rolls in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown on top.
- 9
Cool and Serve
Remove the rolls from the oven, let them cool slightly, then serve warm.
