✨ So Soft & Buttery Homemade Dinner Rolls ✨
Your family will beg for these pillowy, melt-in-your-mouth rolls! Perfect for holidays, Sunday dinners, or any cozy meal.
⏰ Time
- Prep: 20 mins (+1.5 hrs rising)
- Bake: 20-25 mins
- Total: ~2.5 hrs
- Makes: 12-16 rolls
📝 Ingredients
Dough:
- 4 cups (500g) all-purpose flour (+ extra for dusting)
- 2 tsp (7g) instant yeast (or active dry yeast*)
- 3 tbsp (36g) sugar
- 1 ¼ cups (300ml) warm water or milk (110°F/43°C)
- ¼ cup (60ml) neutral oil (or melted butter)
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- ½ tsp salt
For Brushing:
- 2 tbsp (30g) melted butter (or egg wash: 1 egg + 1 tbsp water)
- Flaky sea salt (optional)
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Make the Dough
- Activate yeast: In a small bowl, mix warm water/milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit 5-10 mins until frothy (skip if using instant yeast).
- Combine wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk oil, eggs, and yeast mixture.
- Add dry ingredients: Gradually mix in flour and salt until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead: Turn onto a floured surface and knead 8-10 mins until smooth and elastic (or use a stand mixer with dough hook).
2️⃣ First Rise
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours or until doubled.
3️⃣ Shape the Rolls
- Punch down dough and divide into 12-16 equal pieces (use a kitchen scale for precision).
- Roll each piece into a smooth ball and place in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish (or round pan for pull-apart style).
- Cover and let rise again for 30-45 mins until puffy.
4️⃣ Bake
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Brush rolls with melted butter (or egg wash for shine).
- Bake 20-25 mins until golden brown.
- Brush with more butter right after baking for extra softness!
🌟 Pro Tips
- Fluffier rolls: Replace ½ cup flour with bread flour for more chew.
- Make ahead: Refrigerate shaped rolls overnight for a slow second rise—bake straight from the fridge!
- Herb variation: Add 1 tsp garlic powder + 2 tbsp chopped parsley to the dough.
🍽 Serving Ideas
- Holiday-worthy: Serve with honey butter or cranberry sauce.
- Savory twist: Stuff with garlic butter or cheese before baking.
- Leftovers? Use for sliders or bread pudding!
These rolls stay soft for days (if they last that long!). Enjoy the buttery magic! 🧈💛
Need a vegan version? Swap eggs for ½ cup applesauce and use plant-based milk! 😊
