Description
These soft, fluffy, and buttery homemade rolls are perfect for any meal. Golden brown on the outside and melt-in-your-mouth tender on the inside, they’re a family favorite for dinner tables and holiday feasts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup warm milk (110°F/45°C)
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (plus extra for dusting)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, for brushing (optional)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine warm milk and sugar. Stir until sugar dissolves. Sprinkle the yeast over the top of the milk mixture and let it sit for 5-10 minutes, or until the mixture is frothy and bubbly.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, salt, and egg. Add the yeast mixture to the bowl and stir until combined.
- Gradually add the flour, 1/2 cup at a time, until the dough begins to pull away from the sides of the bowl. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 5-7 minutes, or until it is smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until it has doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Punch the dough down and divide it into 12 equal portions. Shape each portion into a ball and arrange them in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cover the rolls with a cloth and let them rise for an additional 30 minutes, or until they’ve doubled in size.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, or until the rolls are golden brown on top.
- Optional: Brush the hot rolls with melted butter for a glossy, buttery finish.
- Allow the rolls to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm!
Notes
- You can prepare the dough ahead of time and refrigerate it overnight. Allow it to come to room temperature and complete the second rise before baking.
- These rolls can be frozen after baking. Let them cool completely, then wrap tightly in plastic wrap and store in a freezer bag for up to 3 months. Reheat in the oven to restore their softness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-22 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg