Homemade Golden Dinner Rolls (Printable)

Tender, golden rolls with a soft crumb and buttery taste, ideal fresh from the oven.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dough

01 - 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
03 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
04 - 1 teaspoon salt
05 - 1 cup whole milk, warmed to 110°F
06 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
07 - 1 large egg, room temperature

→ For Brushing

08 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

# How-To Steps:

01 - Combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast in a large bowl; let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
02 - Add melted butter, egg, and salt to the yeast mixture; stir to combine.
03 - Gradually add flour, stirring until a soft dough forms.
04 - Knead dough on a floured surface or with a mixer for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
05 - Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let rise in a warm spot until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
06 - Punch down dough, divide into 12 equal pieces, and shape each into a smooth ball.
07 - Arrange rolls in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish, cover, and let rise until puffy, 30–40 minutes.
08 - Heat oven to 375°F.
09 - Brush rolls with melted butter before baking.
10 - Bake for 18–20 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
11 - Remove rolls from oven, brush again with melted butter, and let cool slightly before serving.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Soft and fluffy texture
  • Buttery flavor that complements any meal
02 -
  • For extra flavor, add 1 tsp dried herbs (like rosemary or thyme) to the dough
  • Rolls freeze well after baking and can be rewarmed in the oven before serving
03 -
  • Use warm milk but not hot to avoid killing the yeast
  • Knead dough until smooth and elastic for best texture
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