Description
You can make incredibly soft, fluffy, and buttery dinner rolls from scratch that taste far better than anything store-bought. This easy recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or holiday meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup warm milk (about 105-115°F)
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar, divided
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted (for brushing)
Instructions
- Activate the yeast: In a large bowl, combine the warm milk, yeast, and 1 tablespoon of the sugar. Let this stand for 5 to 10 minutes until foamy.
- Mix wet ingredients: Add the remaining sugar, eggs, 1/2 cup melted butter, and salt to the yeast mixture. Whisk until combined.
- Add flour: Gradually add the flour, one cup at a time, mixing until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms. You may not need all the flour.
- Knead the dough: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead for 5 to 7 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic. It should spring back when lightly poked.
- First rise: Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turning once to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel. Let it rise in a warm place for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
- Shape the rolls: Gently punch down the risen dough. Divide the dough into 12 or 15 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a smooth ball. Place the balls close together in a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Second rise: Cover the dish loosely and let the rolls rise again in a warm spot for 30 to 45 minutes, or until puffy.
- Bake: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the rolls for 15 to 20 minutes, or until they are golden brown on top.
- Brush with butter: Immediately after removing the rolls from the oven, brush the tops generously with the remaining 1/2 cup of melted butter. Serve warm for the best soft and fluffy texture.
Notes
- For Texas Roadhouse Style Rolls: After brushing the rolls with melted butter, sprinkle lightly with a mixture of 1 tablespoon of honey mixed with 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon for a sweet, buttery finish.
- If you are short on time, use the warm spot method (like a slightly warm oven that has been turned off) to speed up the rising process.
- You can make these ahead: Assemble the rolls in the pan, cover tightly, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Before baking, let them sit at room temperature for 30 minutes, then bake as directed, adding 3-5 minutes to the bake time.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 3
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 24
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 25