Fluffy Homemade Dinner Rolls

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Fluffy Homemade Dinner Rolls
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There is nothing quite like the smell of freshly baked dinner rolls filling your kitchen. These fluffy homemade dinner rolls are soft, lightly sweet, and perfectly buttery, making them ideal for family dinners, holidays, or anytime you want warm bread straight from the oven. Once you try this recipe, it will quickly become a favorite on your table.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour (about 500 g)
  • 1/3 cup sugar (70 g)
  • 1 teaspoon salt (5 g)
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons instant dry yeast (7 g)
  • 1/4 cup warm water (60 ml)
  • 2/3 cup warm milk (160 ml)
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened (115 g)
  • 1 egg, beaten (for brushing)

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, mix the warm water with the yeast and a teaspoon of the sugar. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, remaining sugar, and salt.
  3. Add the yeast mixture, warm milk, eggs, and softened butter to the dry ingredients.
  4. Mix until a soft dough forms, then knead by hand or with a mixer for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  5. Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for 1–1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
  6. Punch down the dough and divide it into equal portions. Shape each portion into a smooth ball.
  7. Arrange the dough balls in a greased baking pan, leaving small spaces between them.
  8. Cover and let rise again for 30–45 minutes until puffy.
  9. Preheat the oven to 180°C / 350°F.
  10. Brush the tops with the beaten egg.
  11. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until golden brown on top.
  12. Remove from the oven and brush with a little melted butter if desired. Serve warm.

Time, Servings, and Nutrition

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Rising Time: 2 hours
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Servings: 12 rolls
  • Nutrition (per roll, approx.): 210 kcal, carbohydrates 30 g, protein 6 g, fat 8 g

Why This Recipe Is Good

These dinner rolls are made with simple pantry ingredients and enriched with eggs and butter, giving them a soft texture and rich flavor. They are perfect for pairing with soups, salads, or main dishes and can easily be made ahead for special occasions.

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