Description
These buttery soft dinner rolls are a must for any holiday table. Easy to make with warm milk and instant yeast, they’re fluffy, rich, and perfect for soaking up gravy or spreading with butter. Experience family traditions with every bite and share joy around the dinner table with this ideal recipe for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup whole milk (warm, about 110°F)
- 2 ¼ tsp instant yeast (1 packet)
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 large egg (room temp)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 ¼ cups bread flour
- 1 ½ tsp salt
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter (melted, for brushing after baking)
- Flaky salt (optional)
Instructions
- Warm the milk to about 110°F.
- Combine warm milk, sugar, egg, and softened butter in a mixing bowl.
- Gradually add bread flour and salt to form a soft dough.
- Knead the dough until smooth and elastic, about 8-10 minutes.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled, about 1-1.5 hours.
- Punch down dough, divide into 15 pieces, and shape into balls.
- Arrange in a greased pan and let rise until puffy, about 30-45 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F and bake rolls for 17-18 minutes until golden brown.
- Brush with melted butter and add flaky salt if desired.
Notes
Use warm milk to activate the yeast properly.
Ensure your dough is slightly tacky for soft rolls.
Experiment with flavors by adding garlic powder or herbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg