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Soft Homemade Yeast Dinner Rolls

A plate of freshly baked, golden brown homemade dinner rolls glistening with a buttery glaze.
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Make soft, pull-apart yeast dinner rolls from scratch for your next meal. This straightforward recipe gives you fluffy, buttery rolls that beat store-bought options.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup warm milk (105-115°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 to 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter, for brushing

Instructions

  1. Combine the warm milk, yeast, and 1 teaspoon of the sugar in a large bowl. Let this stand for 5 to 10 minutes until foamy. This shows your yeast is active.
  2. Add the remaining sugar, the egg, and the 1/4 cup of melted butter to the yeast mixture. Whisk until combined.
  3. Stir in the salt. Gradually add the flour, 1 cup at a time, 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. Add only enough flour to keep it from sticking.
  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 1/2 hours, or until doubled in size.
  6. Gently punch down the risen dough. Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a smooth ball.
  7. Arrange the dough balls close together in a greased 9×13 inch baking pan. Cover the pan loosely. Let the rolls rise again in a warm spot for 30 to 45 minutes, or until puffy.
  8. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  9. Bake the rolls for 15 to 20 minutes, or until they are golden brown on top.
  10. Immediately brush the tops of the hot rolls with the 2 tablespoons of melted butter. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Make extra and freeze for later: Cool the baked rolls completely, place them in a freezer-safe bag, and freeze for up to three months. Reheat from frozen at 350°F for about 10 minutes.
  • For the best texture, use milk that is warm but not hot, as high heat kills the yeast.

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