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Soft Homemade Yeast Dinner Rolls

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 12 rolls
Calories 200
These soft, fluffy dinner rolls are perfect for any meal, made from scratch with active dry yeast and a buttery finish.

Ingredients

Dough

  • 1 cup warm milk (105-115°F)
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 to 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter, for brushing

Instructions 

  • Combine warm milk, yeast, and 1 teaspoon sugar; let stand 5-10 min until foamy.
  • Add remaining sugar, egg, and melted butter; whisk to combine.
  • Stir in salt and gradually add flour, mixing until a shaggy dough forms.
  • Knead dough 6-8 min until smooth; let rise in oiled bowl 60-90 min until doubled.
  • Punch down dough, divide into 12 balls, arrange in greased pan, and let rise 30-45 min until puffy.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C); bake rolls 15-20 min until golden. Brush with melted butter and serve warm.

Notes

For softer rolls, let them rise a bit longer before baking.
Calories: 200kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Dinner Rolls, Yeast