The BEST Dinner Rolls

Light, fluffy, buttery dinner rolls that are impossible to resist, perfect for any meal.
The BEST Dinner Rolls

Chef’s notes

These rolls are quick to make and have a hint of sweetness. They can be served with butter or jelly, but are delicious on their own.

Details

  • ⏲️ Prep time: 10 min
  • 🍳 Cook time: 12-15 min
  • 🍽️ Servings: 24

Ingredients

  • 4-5 cups all purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons rapid rise, instant yeast
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1½ cups warm milk, 110 degrees
  • 5 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 1 egg, room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter

Directions

  1. Combine 3 cups of flour, yeast, sugar, salt, warm milk, butter, and egg in the bowl of a stand mixer.
  2. Attach the dough hook and mix on the lowest speed until flour is incorporated, scraping down the sides as necessary.
  3. Increase speed to medium and beat for 2 minutes.
  4. Add 1/2 cup flour and blend until incorporated, then repeat with another 1/2 cup flour, mixing at medium speed for another 2 minutes until a ball of dough forms.
  5. Transfer the dough to a lightly greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 30 minutes.
  6. Deflate the dough and pinch off pieces to form 24 rolls.
  7. Transfer the rolls to a greased baking sheet, cover, and let rise for another 30 minutes.
  8. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  9. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until golden brown.
  10. Brush hot rolls with melted butter and serve immediately.

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