Soft Dinner Rolls

 

Ingredients

• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 packet (2¼ tsp) active dry yeast
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 cup warm milk (110°F)
• ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• Optional: 2 tbsp melted butter for brushing

Equipment

• Large mixing bowl
• Stand mixer (or hand mixer)
• Baking sheet
• Parchment paper
• Kitchen towel

Instructions

1. Activate Yeast
   • In a small bowl, combine warm milk, 1 tbsp sugar, and yeast
   • Let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy and activated
2. Prepare Dough
   • In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, remaining sugar, and salt
   • Add activated yeast mixture, melted butter, and eggs
   • Mix until a soft, sticky dough forms
   • Knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic
3. First Rise
   • Place dough in a greased bowl
   • Cover with a damp kitchen towel
   • Let rise in a warm place for 1-1½ hours until doubled in size
4. Shape Rolls
   • Punch down the dough and divide it into 12 equal portions
   • Roll each portion into a smooth ball
   • Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet
   • Leave space between rolls for expansion
5. Second Rise
   • Cover rolls with a kitchen towel
   • Let rise for 45-60 minutes until puffy
6. Bake
   • Preheat oven to 375°F
   • Bake rolls for 15-18 minutes until golden brown
   • Brush with melted butter immediately after removing it from the oven

Tips

• Ensure milk is warm (110°F), not hot, to avoid killing yeast
• Use room-temperature eggs for better dough consistency
• Let rolls cool slightly before serving for the best texture

Nutrition (per roll)

• Calories: 220
• Protein: 6g
• Carbohydrates: 35g
• Fat: 7g

Storage

• Room temperature: 2-3 days in an airtight container
• Refrigerate: Up to 1 week
• Freeze: Up to 3 months