Description
Homemade dinner rolls deliver warmth straight from your kitchen with golden, buttery perfection. Fluffy, tender bread circles embrace family meals, promising comfort and deliciousness in mere minutes.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 4 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup sugar
- 2 packages active yeast
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup warm water
- ½ cup melted butter
- 3 eggs
Other Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon sugar
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by combining 120 milliliters () of lukewarm water with the yeast and of sugar in a spacious mixing vessel. Let the mixture rest for 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy and bubbling.
- In a separate mixing bowl, blend the melted butter, 80 grams () of sugar, eggs, and salt using an electric mixer fitted with a dough hook attachment. Pour in the activated yeast mixture and blend thoroughly until well incorporated.
- Incrementally introduce flour, approximately 120 grams () at a time, mixing consistently after each addition. Continue adding flour until the dough begins to separate from the bowl’s sides, aiming for a total of 480 grams () of flour.
- Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead for 1-2 minutes to develop gluten structure. Divide the dough into 24 equal portions, carefully shaping each piece into a smooth, uniform sphere.
- Generously coat a 33 x 23 centimeter (13 x 9-inch) baking dish with cooking spray or butter. Arrange the dough balls evenly within the dish, ensuring slight separation between each roll.
- Drape a clean kitchen towel over the baking dish and allow the rolls to proof in a warm, draft-free location for 60-90 minutes. The dough should visibly expand and nearly double in volume.
- Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F). Once the rolls have risen, place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 15-18 minutes, monitoring until the tops turn a rich, golden-brown color.
- Remove the rolls from the oven and immediately brush the surface with additional melted butter for a glossy, tender finish. Serve warm and enjoy the soft, pillowy texture.
Notes
- Gentle rise time lets yeast work magic, transforming simple ingredients into fluffy, cloud-like rolls.
- Kneading develops gluten, creating that perfect tender texture every home baker craves.
- Warm water activates yeast, kickstarting the fermentation process that gives rolls their irresistible flavor.
- Melted butter adds richness and helps create a soft, golden-brown exterior that’s impossible to resist.
- Precise measurements ensure consistent results, turning even novice bakers into bread-making champions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 365 kcal
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 630mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 7.5g
- Cholesterol: 186mg