Go Back
Pan of soft golden dinner rolls brushed with butter, made with this easy dinner rolls recipe

Easy Dinner Rolls

Soft, fluffy homemade dinner rolls made in one bowl with milk, butter, an egg and instant yeast. Shape them the night before if you like.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Rising 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup whole milk warmed to about 110°F (240 ml)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar 50 g
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast one 1/4-ounce packet
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted and slightly cooled (57 g)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour about 440 g, plus a little extra for kneading
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted, for brushing

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, stir together the warm milk, sugar and yeast. Whisk in the egg and the 1/4 cup melted butter.
  2. Add the salt and 3 cups of the flour and stir until a shaggy dough forms. Add the remaining 1/2 cup flour a little at a time.
  3. Knead on a lightly floured surface for 6 to 8 minutes (or 5 minutes with a dough hook) until smooth, soft and only slightly tacky.
  4. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, until doubled.
  5. Punch the dough down, divide into 12 equal pieces (about 70 g each) and roll into smooth balls. Place in a greased 9x13-inch pan.
  6. Cover and let rise for 30 to 45 minutes, until puffy. Meanwhile, heat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  7. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, until golden brown and the center of a roll reads about 190°F.
  8. Brush the hot rolls with 2 tablespoons melted butter. Cool for 5 minutes and serve warm.

Notes

  • Make ahead: shape the rolls, cover and refrigerate up to 18 hours. Let them sit at room temperature 1 to 2 hours, then bake.
  • Freeze baked rolls up to 3 months. Warm wrapped in foil at 350°F for 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Active dry yeast: use the same amount and let it foam in the warm milk for 5 to 10 minutes first.