Description
Tender, fluffy, and easy dinner rolls that are perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 g (4 cups) all-purpose flour
- 7 g (1 packet / 2 1/4 tsp) instant yeast
- 25 g (2 tbsp) granulated sugar
- 9 g (1 1/2 tsp Diamond Crystal / 1 tsp Morton’s salt
- 240 ml (1 cup) whole milk, warmed
- 60 g (4 tbsp) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 1 large egg (50 g), room temperature
- 15 g (1 tbsp) additional melted butter (optional, for brushing after baking)
Instructions
- Warm the milk and mix the wet ingredients by whisking the warm milk, melted butter, egg, and sugar in a small bowl.
- Combine dry ingredients in a large bowl by whisking flour, yeast, and salt together.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir with a wooden spoon until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead the dough by hand on a lightly floured surface for 6–8 minutes or use a stand mixer for 4–5 minutes until smooth.
- Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot until doubled, about 45–60 minutes.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and divide into 12 equal pieces, shaping each into a tight ball.
- Arrange the rolls in a greased pan and let proof until puffy, about 30–45 minutes.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 190°C (375°F) for 15–18 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove from oven and brush with melted butter for a soft crust. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a richer flavor, consider using browned butter. For egg-free versions, replace the egg with applesauce or aquafaba.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg