Soft and Buttery Homemade Dinner Rolls

Ingredients

• 3 ½ – 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup warm milk (about 110°F / 43°C)
• 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
• ¼ cup sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• ¼ cup unsalted butter (softened)
• 1 large egg

For brushing

• 2 tbsp melted butter

Instructions

1. ACTIVATE THE YEAST

1. In a bowl, mix warm milk + sugar + yeast.
2. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.

2. MAKE THE DOUGH

1. Add egg, butter, salt, and 2 cups flour.
2. Mix well.
3. Gradually add remaining flour until a soft dough forms.

3. KNEAD

• Knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

4. FIRST RISE

• Place dough in a greased bowl.
• Cover and let rise 1–1.5 hours until doubled in size.

5. SHAPE THE ROLLS

1. Punch down dough.
2. Divide into 12–15 equal balls.
3. Place in a greased baking pan.

6. SECOND RISE

• Cover and let rise 30–40 minutesuntil puffy.

7. BAKE

• Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15–18 minutes until golden brown.

8. BUTTER FINISH

• Brush melted butter on top immediately after baking.

Tips for extra soft rolls

• Use warm milk, not hot (hot kills yeast).
• Don’t add too much flour.
• Brush with butter while hot for that glossy top.