Soft Dinner Rolls
These Soft Dinner Rolls are a warm embrace of fluffy goodness, perfect for any meal!
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups whole milk warmed to 110°F
- 4 Tbsp unsalted butter melted
- 1 Tbsp active dry yeast
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1.25 tsp salt fine sea salt
- 4 cups all-purpose flour (minus 1 to 3 Tbsp)
- 1 Tbsp unsalted butter melted to brush the tops
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt to sprinkle finished rolls
Instructions
- Warm the whole milk to about 110°F. In a mixing bowl, combine the warm milk, melted butter, and yeast. Add the sugar, stir gently, and let sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Reserve 1 to 3 tablespoons of flour for adjustments.
- Pour the yeast mixture into the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms. If sticky, gradually add reserved flour until manageable.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the kneaded dough in a greased bowl and cover with a towel. Let rise in a warm area until doubled in size, about 1 to 1.5 hours.
- Punch down the risen dough and divide into 12 equal pieces. Shape each into a ball.
- Place the shaped rolls on a greased baking sheet, cover with a towel, and let rise again for 30-45 minutes until puffed.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Brush tops with melted butter and sprinkle with kosher salt. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let cool on a wire rack. Serve warm.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Whisk or spoon
- Kitchen Towel
- Baking Sheet
- Cooling rack
Notes
- Ensure milk is not too hot when activating yeast; it can kill it.
- Measure flour accurately by spooning it into the cup and leveling it off.
- For a warm rising environment, place dough in a turned-off oven with the light on.