Description
Warm, golden classic dinner rolls shine as a comforting staple of homemade bread magic. Pillowy and rich with buttery goodness, these simple rolls elevate any meal and invite you to savor each delightful, freshly baked bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 3/4 cups (470 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 package (7 grams/0.25 ounces) active dry yeast
Liquid Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) warm water (110 degrees Fahrenheit/43 degrees Celsius)
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) warm milk
- 1/3 cup (80 milliliters) butter, melted
Sweeteners and Seasonings:
- 1/3 cup (67 grams) white sugar
- 1 teaspoon (5 grams) salt
- 1 egg
Instructions
- Whisk together warm water, milk, melted butter, egg, sugar, salt, and yeast in a spacious mixing bowl until yeast completely dissolves and mixture becomes uniform.
- Gradually incorporate flour into liquid mixture, stirring consistently until soft, slightly sticky dough develops.
- Transfer dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead methodically for 6-8 minutes, developing smooth and elastic texture.
- Relocate dough to a generously greased bowl, drape with a moistened kitchen towel, and permit rising in a draft-free, warm environment for approximately 1 hour until volume doubles.
- Deflate dough by pressing down gently, then partition into 12 equivalent portions using a sharp knife or dough scraper.
- Carefully shape each portion into rounded balls, ensuring smooth surface without cracks.
- Arrange dough balls in a greased 9×13 inch baking dish, maintaining slight spacing between rolls.
- Cover rolls with a damp cloth and allow secondary proofing for 30-40 minutes until they visibly expand.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) during final rising period.
- Bake rolls for 20-25 minutes, rotating pan midway to ensure even golden-brown coloration across surface.
Notes
- Temperature matters significantly: Ensure water and milk are warm (not hot) to activate yeast without killing it.
- Kneading technique impacts texture: Stretch and fold dough consistently to develop gluten structure for softer rolls.
- Rising environment affects volume: Place dough in draft-free, warm spot around 80-85°F for optimal proofing.
- Customization options enhance versatility: Experiment with herbs like rosemary or brush with garlic butter for different flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 152
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 115 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 18 mg