The Ultimate Dinner Rolls
These Ultimate Dinner Rolls are soft, fluffy, and irresistibly buttery! Perfect for any meal, they will have everyone asking for seconds.
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons whole milk
- 3 tablespoons water
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons dry milk powder
- 1 tablespoon instant yeast
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Dough
- In a small saucepan, combine the 3 tablespoons of whole milk and 3 tablespoons of water. Heat the mixture over low heat until it's warm but not hot. Pour this mixture into a mixing bowl, and whisk in 3 tablespoons of all-purpose flour until smooth. This forms a roux that will help achieve that fluffy texture in your rolls.
Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients
- In another bowl, combine 2 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons of dry milk powder, 1 tablespoon of instant yeast, 1/4 cup of sugar, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Mix these dry ingredients well to ensure even distribution.
Step 3: Combine Wet Ingredients
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup of whole milk, 1 large egg, and 1/4 cup of melted unsalted butter. Once combined, add the roux from Step 1 to this mixture.
Step 4: Form the Dough
- Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a dough begins to form. If using a stand mixer, knead on medium speed for about 5-7 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic. If kneading by hand, turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes.
Step 5: First Rise
- Shape the dough into a ball and place it in a lightly greased bowl. Cover with a clean kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
Step 6: Shape the Rolls
- Once the dough has risen, punch it down to release the air. Divide the dough into equal portions (about 12-15 pieces). Shape each piece into a ball and place them in a greased baking sheet close together.
Step 7: Second Rise
- Cover the shaped rolls with the kitchen towel again and let them rise for another 30-45 minutes until they have puffed up.
Step 8: Preheat and Bake
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the rolls for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown on top.
Step 9: Enjoy!
- Once baked, remove them from the oven and brush the tops with additional melted butter for that extra shine and flavor. Allow them to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your Ultimate Dinner Rolls warm with your favorite dishes!
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Whisk
- Stand mixer or wooden spoon
- Baking Sheet
- Clean kitchen towel
- Cooling rack
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, substitute whole milk with almond milk or coconut milk and use a dairy-free butter alternative.
- For a whole grain option, replace half of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour.
- If you're looking for a lower-sugar option, reduce the sugar to 2 tablespoons or use a sugar substitute.