Description
Soft Dinner Rolls: Tender, Fluffy & Easy Recipe — perfect for breakfast, brunch, or meal prep. Makes 12 pillow-soft pull-apart rolls in 103 minutes with 8 simple pantry ingredients.
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
- Fridge Storage: Place completely cooled rolls in an airtight container or zip-top bag with as much air removed as possible. Store on a middle refrigerator shelf at or below 40 °F for up to 5 days. Adding a small piece of parchment between layers prevents sticking and moisture buildup.
- Freezer Storage: Wrap each cooled roll individually in plastic wrap, then place them inside a freezer-safe zip-top bag. Label with the date and freeze for up to 3 months. Flash-freezing on a sheet pan for 1 hour first prevents rolls from clumping together in the bag.
- Oven Reheat: Preheat your oven to 350 °F (175 °C). Wrap rolls loosely in aluminum foil to prevent over-browning and place on the center rack. Heat for 8–10 minutes until warm throughout. For frozen rolls, increase time to 15 minutes without thawing first.
- Microwave Reheat: Wrap a single roll in a damp paper towel and microwave on medium power for 20–25 seconds. The damp towel reintroduces steam, keeping the crumb soft rather than rubbery. Eat immediately—microwaved bread toughens as it cools back down.
- Air Fryer Reheat: Set your air fryer to 300 °F (150 °C). Place rolls in a single layer in the basket—no oil needed. Heat for 3–4 minutes until the exterior is lightly crisp and the interior is warm. This method restores a fresh-baked texture that the microwave cannot match.
- Prep Time: 25
- Cook Time: 18
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 soft
- Calories: 198 calories
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 195mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 28mg