Perfect choice! 🥖✨ These soft and fluffy dinner rolls are light, pillowy, and slightly sweet — the kind that melt in your mouth and are perfect with butter, soups, or holiday meals.
🥯 Soft and Fluffy Dinner Rolls Recipe
Ingredients (Makes 12–15 rolls)
- 4 cups (480 g) all-purpose flour (plus more for kneading)
- 2 ¼ tsp (1 packet, 7 g) active dry yeast
- 1 cup (240 ml) warm milk (about 110°F / 43°C)
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- ¼ cup (57 g) unsalted butter, melted (plus extra for brushing)
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
1. Activate the Yeast
- In a small bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast.
- Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
2. Make the Dough
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk the egg, melted butter, and salt.
- Add the yeast mixture and mix well.
- Gradually add flour, 1 cup at a time, mixing until a soft dough forms.
3. Knead
- Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
(If using a stand mixer with a dough hook, knead for 5–6 minutes.)
4. First Rise
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with a towel or plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm spot until doubled in size (1–1.5 hours).
5. Shape Rolls
- Punch down the dough and divide into 12–15 equal pieces.
- Roll each piece into a smooth ball and arrange in a greased baking dish or sheet pan.
6. Second Rise
- Cover loosely and let rise again until puffy (30–40 minutes).
7. Bake
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Bake for 18–22 minutes, until golden brown on top.
8. Finish & Serve
- Brush warm rolls with melted butter for a soft, shiny finish.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
🌟 Tips & Variations
- Use honey instead of sugar for honey butter rolls.
- Add garlic and herbs to the melted butter for savory garlic rolls.
- Double the recipe and freeze baked rolls for future meals.
👉 Would you like me to also share a no-knead overnight version (so you can make the dough ahead and bake fresh in the morning)?
