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The Ultimate Soft and Fluffy Homemade Dinner Rolls (Classic Buttery Recipe)

A stack of six golden brown, glossy dinner rolls with a rich buttery glaze on a white plate.
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Bake incredibly soft, fluffy, and buttery yeast rolls from scratch. This recipe delivers comfort food better than store-bought options and is perfect for family dinners or holiday meals. Includes a variation for Texas Roadhouse style rolls.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup warm milk (about 110°F)
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted, for brushing

Instructions

  1. Combine the warm milk and yeast in a large bowl. Let stand for 5 minutes until foamy.
  2. Add the sugar, egg, 1/4 cup melted butter, and salt to the yeast mixture. Whisk until combined.
  3. Gradually add the flour, mixing until a shaggy dough forms.
  4. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead for 6 to 8 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
  5. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turning to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a clean towel. Let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
  6. Gently punch down the dough. Divide it into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a smooth ball.
  7. Arrange the dough balls in a greased 9×13 inch baking pan, leaving about 1 inch between them.
  8. Cover the pan loosely and let the rolls rise again in a warm spot for 30 to 45 minutes, or until puffy.
  9. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  10. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.
  11. Immediately brush the tops of the hot rolls generously with the remaining 1/2 cup melted butter.
  12. Serve warm. For Texas Roadhouse style, mix 1/4 cup melted butter with 1 tablespoon of honey and a pinch of cinnamon before brushing on the hot rolls.

Notes

  • For make ahead rolls, you can refrigerate the shaped rolls overnight after the second rise. Add 5-10 minutes to the baking time if baking directly from the refrigerator.
  • If you are planning your weekly meals, these rolls freeze well after baking. Thaw them and reheat briefly in a warm oven.
  • If you are looking for alternatives to traditional baking methods, consider using a sous-vide precision cooker for proofing dough at a consistent temperature, though traditional methods work well here.

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