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Easy Homemade Dinner Rolls

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings 12 rolls
Calories 200
These homemade dinner rolls are soft, fluffy, and perfect for any meal. They're easy to make and will impress your family and friends!

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 1 envelope active dried yeast (see notes below!)
  • 1/2 cup water (about room temperature warm, see notes)
  • 1 cup milk (whole milk or 2% preferred)
  • 4 tablespoons butter (melted)
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tablespoon salt
  • 1 egg (for egg wash)
  • melted butter (to brush on the hot rolls)

Instructions 

  • Activate yeast and combine liquid ingredients: Whisk yeast into warm water, set aside until bubbly. Whisk milk, melted butter, and sugar. Add yeast mixture and whisk.
  • Make dough: Add flour and salt to mixer bowl. Add milk mixture, then knead on medium-low for 5-6 minutes. Add extra flour if needed.
  • Rise: Cover and let rise for 1 hour. Punch down, divide into 12 pieces, shape into balls. Place in greased pan. Cover and let rise for 20-30 minutes.
  • Bake: Heat oven to 375°F. Egg wash the rolls. Bake for 20 minutes or until done. Brush with melted butter. Serve warm.

Notes

For best results, use fresh yeast and good quality flour.
Calories: 200kcal
Cost: $5
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Flour

Nutrition

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 7g | Sodium: 200mg