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A close-up of golden brown, fluffy homemade dinner rolls baked in a glass dish with melted butter.

Homemade Dinner Rolls

Soft and fluffy homemade dinner rolls perfect for any occasion. These rolls are easy to make and pair well with any meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Rising Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Course Dinner, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 16 rolls

Equipment

  • stand mixer
  • 9×13 inch baking pan
  • silicone spatula

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients

  • 1 cup whole milk, warmed to about 110°F (43°C)
  • 2 and 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast
  • 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar, divided
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature and cut into 4 pieces
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour or bread flour spooned & leveled

Optional Topping

  • 2 Tablespoons melted unsalted butter mixed with 1 Tablespoon honey

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the dough: Whisk the warm milk, yeast, and 1 Tablespoon of sugar together in the bowl of your stand mixer. Cover and allow to sit for 5 minutes.
  • Add the remaining sugar, egg, butter, salt, and 1 cup flour. With a dough hook or paddle attachment, mix/beat on low speed for 30 seconds, scrape down the sides of the bowl with a silicone spatula, then add the remaining flour. Beat on medium speed until the dough comes together and pulls away from the sides of the bowl, about 2 minutes.
  • Knead the dough: Keep the dough in the mixer and beat for an additional 5 full minutes, or knead by hand on a lightly floured surface for 5 full minutes.
  • 1st Rise: Lightly grease a large bowl with oil or nonstick spray. Place the dough in the bowl, turning it to coat all sides in the oil. Cover the bowl with aluminum foil, plastic wrap, or a clean kitchen towel. Allow the dough to rise in a relatively warm environment for 1-2 hours or until double in size.
  • Shape the rolls: When the dough is ready, punch it down to release the air. Divide the dough into 14-16 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a smooth ball. Arrange in prepared baking pan.
  • 2nd Rise: Cover shaped rolls with aluminum foil, plastic wrap, or a clean kitchen towel. Allow to rise until puffy, about 1 hour.
  • Bake the rolls: Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown on top, rotating the pan halfway through. If you notice the tops browning too quickly, loosely tent the pan with aluminum foil. Remove from the oven, brush with optional honey butter topping, and allow rolls to cool for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

Cover leftover rolls tightly and store at room temperature for 2-3 days or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
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