Soft and Fluffy Homemade Dinner Rolls

Buttery, pillowy homemade dinner rolls made with simple pantry ingredients. Soft inside, golden on top and perfect for holiday dinners.

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Prep Time 25

Cook Time 20

Rising 1 45

Total Time 2 30

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Servings 16 rolls

Calories 150 kcal

Ingredients

Dough:

1 cup whole milk warmed to 110°F (43°C)
2 1/4 tsp instant or active dry yeast 1 packet
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup unsalted butter softened
1 large egg room temperature
1 tsp salt
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour plus up to 1/4 cup more as needed

Topping:

2 tbsp unsalted butter melted
1/4 tsp flaky salt optional

Instructions

In a large bowl or stand mixer, stir together the warm milk, yeast and 1 tablespoon of the sugar. Let it sit 5 minutes, until foamy.
Add the rest of the sugar, softened butter, egg, salt and 2 cups of flour. Mix until smooth. Add the remaining flour a little at a time until a soft dough forms that pulls away from the bowl.
Knead 6 to 8 minutes by mixer (or 8 to 10 by hand), until smooth and slightly tacky. Place in a greased bowl, cover and let rise in a warm spot 1 to 1 1/2 hours, until doubled.
Grease a 9x13-inch pan. Punch down the dough and divide into 16 equal pieces. Roll each into a smooth ball and place in the pan.
Cover and let rise 30 to 45 minutes, until puffy. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Bake 18 to 22 minutes, until golden brown and the center rolls read about 190°F (88°C). Brush with melted butter, sprinkle with flaky salt and serve warm.

Notes

Make ahead: After shaping, cover the pan and refrigerate overnight. Let the rolls sit at room temperature 1 hour before baking.
Storage: Keep at room temperature in an airtight container for 2 days, or freeze up to 3 months.
Reheat: Wrap in foil and warm at 300°F (150°C) for 10 minutes.
Variations: Brush with garlic butter, add honey to the topping butter, or knead in shredded cheddar.

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