Description
These soft and fluffy dinner rolls are perfect for any meal, featuring a tender crumb and golden crust. Made with warm milk, butter, eggs, and yeast, they require some rising time but reward you with perfectly baked rolls ideal for family dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups warm whole milk (105°F), divided
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 5 cups all-purpose flour, divided
- 6 tablespoons salted butter, melted and cooled to room temperature
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- Activate the yeast: In a small bowl, combine ½ cup of the warm milk, sugar, yeast, and salt. Let it stand for 5 minutes or until the mixture is foamy, indicating that the yeast is active. Stir in ½ cup of the flour and set the mixture aside.
- Mix wet ingredients: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook, beat the melted butter, eggs, and the remaining 1 cup of warm milk on low speed until well combined.
- Add yeast mixture: Pour the activated yeast mixture into the wet ingredients bowl and continue mixing until fully combined.
- Add flour and knead: Gradually add the remaining flour to the mixture, continuing to mix until the dough starts pulling away from the sides of the bowl. Continue kneading on low speed for 5 minutes. The dough will be slightly sticky; if it’s too sticky to handle, incorporate up to an additional ¼ cup of flour.
- First rise: Lightly spray a large bowl with non-stick spray. Place the dough inside, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and allow it to rise in a warm area until it doubles in size, about 1 to 2 hours depending on the room temperature.
- Shape dough balls: Lightly flour a clean counter and turn out the dough. Divide it into two halves, shaping each into a ball. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes to relax the dough.
- Preheat oven and prepare baking sheet: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or grease it with non-stick spray.
- Form rolls and second rise: Divide the dough into 24 equal pieces (about 2 ounces each if weighed). Roll each piece into a smooth ball, place them closely together on the prepared baking sheet, cover, and allow to rise until doubled in size, approximately 30 minutes.
- Bake and finish: Bake the rolls in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until golden brown on top. Upon removal from the oven, brush the tops with melted butter. Serve warm and enjoy your homemade dinner rolls!
Notes
- Ensure the milk is warm (about 105°F) but not hot to activate yeast properly without killing it.
- Do not add too much flour; the dough should remain slightly sticky for a soft texture.
- Allow enough rising time for the rolls to become fluffy and light.
- Brush with melted butter immediately after baking for a shiny, flavorful crust.
- Rolls can be stored in an airtight container and warmed before serving.
