This dinner roll recipe is easy to make and are perfect for any occasion. These rolls are fluffy, buttery, and so tender. This is my go-to dinner roll recipe for dinner parties and holidays, and it is always a hit! You can also prep these rolls ahead of time saving you time and stress.
Elevate any meal with these delicious and soft homemade dinner rolls. This recipe is made with a handful of ingredients found in your everyday kitchen, and it is also beginner-friendly. I’ve also included my easy tips to help craft the perfect rolls.
Last year, I made a video and posted my recipe for honey butter rolls, and it was a hit on social media! While honey butter rolls remain one of my go-to dinner roll recipes, I gotta say that I love these even more. This is my everyday dinner rolls recipe, and during the winter, it is my most requested bread recipe. That’s right, every holiday these rolls are always gone first, so I usually have to double the recipe!
You will not even attempt to go back to store-bought dinner rolls again once you try this delicious homemade dinner roll recipe. If you are looking for more bread recipes try my Oat & Multi-Seed Sandwich Bread and Honey Butter Rolls recipes.
DINNER ROLL INGREDIENTS
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Flour – I prefer bread flour which typically has more gluten, making the rolls soft and chewy. You can also substitute the bread flour with all-purpose flour.
Milk – Whole milk
Eggs – 1 large egg at room temperature
Butter – unsalted butter for flavor
Active Dry Yeast – Quick rise yeast for a faster rise, or active dry yeast also works
Granulated sugar – any brand will work.
Salt – Fine sea salt
HOW TO MAKE FLUFFY DINNER ROLLS
Follow these steps to make Fluffy Dinner Rolls:
Make the dough:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, and the salt until combined. Set aside. Combine the milk, sugar, and butter together via stovetop or microwave until warmed throughout and the temperature is between 108-110°F. Add the yeast to the milk mixture and combine well until the yeast has dissolved. Cover the mixture and set it aside for 5 minutes.
- Using a wooden spoon, form a well in the middle of the flour, then add the egg and the yeast mixture. Mix the ingredients together well and combine to form the dough. Knead the dough by hand on a lightly floured surface, or in a stand mixer for 3-5 minutes.
3. Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl and cover it. Let the dough sit out in the warmest area of the kitchen for 1-2 hours, or until it has doubled in size.
4. Once the dough has doubled in size, Lightly Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and set aside. Turn the dough out into a lightly floured surface then punch the dough down to release the air. Then, divide the dough into 12 equal balls and place them in the greased baking dish.
5. Second rise: Cover the rolls again and place them back in the warmest part of your kitchen for 30 minutes to 1 hour or until puffy.
6. Bake: Brush the rolls with egg wash then bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 20-25 minutes.
DINNER ROLL BAKING TIPS
- Don’t overheat your milk and butter. Overheating your milk and melted butter could kill the yeast and the result is dough that will not rise. The best way to ensure your milk and butter are at the correct temperature is to use a food-grade thermometer. It should be between 108-110°F.
- Use room-temperature eggs. I always take out my eggs ahead of time or place them in warm water to ensure that they are not too cold before adding them to the dough.
- Use a food scale. To make sure that all of your rolls are the same size, use a food scale. Each roll should weigh about 2.5 oz.
HOW TO PROOF IN COLD KITCHENS
I love baking with yeast year-round, but as you may know, yeast thrives in warm conditions. If you plan on making these cinnamon rolls during the holidays or when your kitchen temperature is cooler, try using some of the tips below.
Cold oven proofing: To proof in a cold oven, start by bringing about 2 quarts of water to a boil using a kettle or a pot. Then, place the pot of water in the oven on the middle rack, turn on the oven light, and close the oven door. If you are using a kettle, transfer the water in the kettle to a large bowl or a glass baking dish and place it in the oven. Make the dough, then cover it with plastic wrap or a towel and place it in the oven on the rack directly above the water. Close the oven door to proof.
Warm oven proofing: Some ovens come with a “heat proofing” setting. If you do not have this setting, preheat the oven to 150°F. Once the oven is fully preheated, turn it off immediately. Once your dough is ready to proof, cover it with plastic wrap or a towel and place it in the oven with the door cracked to proof.
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minutesThese homemade dinner rolls are fluffy, buttery and perfect for all occasions! Serve these dinner rolls at any occasion including Easter supper, Holiday gatherings and more!
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Ingredients
3 1/2 cups Bread Flour (420g)
1 large egg, beaten (room temperature; see notes)
2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
3 tbsp sugar
1 cup milk warmed
1/4 cup melted butter
1 tsp salt
Directions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, and the salt until combined. Set aside.
- Combine the milk, sugar and butter together via stovetop or microwave until warmed throughout and temperature is between 108-110°F. Add the yeast to the milk mixture and combine well until the yeast has dissolved. Cover the mixture and set it aside for 5 minutes or until the yeast has started to froth and gathers at the top of the mixture. *You may also place the mixture into the bowl of a stand mixer and cover it if using.
- Using a wooden spoon, form a well in the middle of the flour, then add the egg and the yeast mixture. Mix the ingredients together well and combine to form the dough. The dough should be thick and slightly sticky. If the dough is too sticky, add more flour about 1 tablespoon at a time.
- Knead the dough by hand on a lightly floured surface, or in the stand mixer on low speed for 3-5 minutes. The dough should be soft and gently bounce back when pressed. Place the dough ball into a lightly greased bowl and cover it. Allow the dough to sit out in the warmest area of the kitchen for 1-2 hours, or until it has doubled in size.
- Once the dough has doubled in size, Lightly Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and set aside. Turn the dough out into a lightly floured surface then punch the dough down to release the air. Then, divide the dough into 12 equal pieces and place them in the greased baking dish. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and allow the dough to rise for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F ( 177°C). Brush the rolls with eggwash and bake the rolls for 20-25 minutes.
- Remove the rolls from the oven and slather with softened or melted butter.
Notes
- For uniform rolls, use a food scale. Each roll should weigh about 2.5 oz each.
- Don’t overheat your milk and butter. Overheating your milk and melted butter could kill the yeast and the result is dough that will not rise. The liquids should be warmed to 108-110°F.
- For evenly browned rolls, rotate the pan halfway through baking.
- If the rolls are browning too fast, cover lightly with foil.
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