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Fluffy Dinner Rolls Recipe – Easy Homemade Buttery Rolls for Any Meal

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These fluffy dinner rolls are soft, buttery, and easy to make with simple pantry ingredients. Perfect for holidays, potlucks, or any cozy family dinner, they deliver nostalgic comfort and crowd-pleasing flavor every time.

Ingredients

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  • 3 1/2 cups (420g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp or 7g) instant yeast (or active dry yeast)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup (240ml) whole milk, warmed to 110°F
  • 1/4 cup (60g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 2 tbsp (28g) unsalted butter, melted (for brushing)
  • Optional: Coarse sea salt, for topping
  • Optional: Fresh herbs, finely chopped (rosemary or thyme)

Instructions

  1. Mix the Dough (10 minutes): In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk warm milk, melted butter, and egg. Pour wet ingredients into dry and stir until a shaggy dough forms. If using a stand mixer, mix with dough hook on low for 2-3 minutes. Add extra milk if dry, or flour if sticky.
  2. Knead the Dough (8 minutes): Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8 minutes until smooth and elastic. If using a mixer, knead on medium-low. Dough should be soft but not sticky.
  3. First Rise (45 minutes): Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with a towel or plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm spot until doubled in size, about 45 minutes.
  4. Shape the Rolls (10 minutes): Punch down dough and divide into 15 equal pieces (about 50g each). Roll each piece into a ball and arrange in a greased 9×13-inch pan, spaced slightly apart.
  5. Second Rise (30 minutes): Cover pan and let rolls rise until puffed and nearly touching, about 30 minutes.
  6. Bake the Rolls (18-22 minutes): Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush tops with 1 tbsp melted butter. Bake for 18-22 minutes until golden brown and fragrant. Rotate pan halfway through for even browning. Tent with foil if browning too quickly.
  7. Finish and Serve (5 minutes): Remove pan from oven and brush with remaining melted butter. Cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

For dairy-free rolls, use plant-based milk and vegan butter. For gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend and add a splash of extra milk if needed. Rolls can be made ahead and dough can rise overnight in the fridge. Brush with butter before and after baking for best flavor and texture. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days or freeze for up to 2 months.

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