Homemade Golden Dinner Rolls (Printable)

Tender, golden rolls with a buttery flavor and soft crumb, ideal as a meal accompaniment.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dough

01 - 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
03 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
04 - 1 teaspoon salt
05 - 1 cup whole milk, warmed to 110°F
06 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
07 - 1 large egg, room temperature

→ For Brushing

08 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

# Directions:

01 - Combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast in a large bowl and let sit 5 to 10 minutes until foamy.
02 - Add melted butter, egg, and salt to the yeast mixture and stir to combine.
03 - Gradually add flour while stirring until a soft dough forms.
04 - Knead on a floured surface or with a mixer for 8 to 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
05 - Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let rise in a warm spot for 1 hour until doubled in size.
06 - Punch down dough, divide into 12 equal pieces, and shape each into a smooth ball.
07 - Arrange rolls in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish, cover, and let rise 30 to 40 minutes until puffy.
08 - Set oven temperature to 375°F (190°C).
09 - Brush the risen rolls with melted butter.
10 - Bake rolls for 18 to 20 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
11 - Brush hot rolls with remaining melted butter and allow to cool slightly before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Soft and fluffy texture
  • Buttery flavor perfect for any meal
02 -
  • For extra flavor, add 1 tsp dried herbs (like rosemary or thyme) to the dough
  • Rolls freeze well after baking rewarm in the oven before serving
03 -
  • Warm milk to the correct temperature to activate yeast properly
  • Knead the dough until elastic for best texture
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