dinner rolls recipe

Dinner Rolls Recipe

Dinner rolls recipe is perfect for making soft, fluffy, and buttery homemade bread rolls. These classic dinner rolls are lightly sweet, golden on top, and delicious served warm alongside soups, pasta, or holiday meals. They are easy to prepare with simple pantry ingredients and bake into soft bakery-style rolls. Explore more delicious recipes like Dinner Rolls Recipe on our website.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 packet RapidRise yeast
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup milk
  • ¼ cup water
  • 2 tablespoons butter, plus extra for brushing

Directions

  • Gather all ingredients before starting.
  • In a large bowl, combine ¾ cup flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.
  • Heat milk, water, and butter in a saucepan until very warm but not boiling.
  • Pour the warm milk mixture into the flour mixture.
  • Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes.
  • Add ¼ cup flour and beat on high speed for another 2 minutes.
  • Stir in the remaining flour gradually until a soft dough forms.
  • Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface.
  • Knead for 8 to 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  • Cover the dough and let it rest for 10 minutes.
  • Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces and shape into balls.
  • Place the dough balls into a greased baking pan.
  • Cover and let rise in a warm place for about 30 minutes or until doubled in size.
  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Bake the rolls for about 20 minutes until golden brown.
  • Brush warm rolls with melted butter before serving.

Preparation Details

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Additional Time: 40 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 dinner rolls