These are the Best Dinner Rolls you will ever make from scratch! They are so soft and fluffy with a buttery, slightly sweet flavor. This homemade bread rolls recipe is easy to make and impossible to resist!
¼cupunsalted butter(cut into thin pads; ¼ cup = ½ stick of butter)
2 ¼teaspoon(1 packet) active dry yeast
1egg(beaten)
2teaspoonssalt
3 ¼cupall-purpose flour
2Tablespoonssalted butter (melted)(for brushing on top of rolls)
Instructions
Add milk, sugar, and butter pads to a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for 1 minute. Stir and let cool until temperature reaches 105-110°F. (It's okay if butter hasn't completely melted.)
Pour the milk mixture into the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook attachment. Sprinkle yeast on top and gently stir. Let sit for 10 minutes or until foamy.
Slowly mix in the egg (beaten) and salt. Set mixer to medium-low speed and slowly add flour (1 cup at a time) until dough comes together and starts to pull away from the sides of the mixing bowl. (Dough should feel soft and slightly sticky to the touch. If too sticky and wet, add more flour 1 tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.) Allow mixer to knead the dough on medium-low speed for 3 more minutes or knead by hand for 8 minutes. With greased hands, transfer the dough to a greased bowl. Turn the dough over and around in the bowl until lightly covered all over in oil. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a damp kitchen towel. Let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Gently punch dough down and turn out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide into 15 equal pieces and then shape into smooth dough balls. Place in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish with each dough ball equally spaced apart. Cover with a sheet of greased plastic wrap and place in a warm spot to rise for 1 hour or until they have doubled in size.
Arrange an oven rack to 1 slot below the middle position and preheat your oven to 350°F.
Bake for 16-20 minutes until rolls are cooked through and tops are golden brown. You can check the internal temperature for doneness - it should read between 190 to 200°F. (Be careful not to overbake or the rolls may turn out tough and dry.)
Remove from oven and immediantly brush the tops with melted butter. Allow to cool for a couple minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
Storage
Store rolls in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Freeze
After you shape the rolls and before the final rise, place dough balls evenly spaced apart on a greased baking sheet and freeze for 1 hour. Then, place into a freezer bag or container and store in the freezer for up to 3 months. When ready to eat, place frozen dough balls in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish, cover with a piece of greased plastic wrap, and allow to thaw and rise for 4-5 hours or until doubled in size. Follow the baking directions above.