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The Ultimate Soft and Fluffy Homemade Dinner Rolls (Classic Buttery Recipe)

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Make incredibly soft, fluffy, and buttery dinner rolls from scratch. This easy yeast roll recipe delivers comfort food quality that beats store-bought options, perfect for family dinners or holiday baking.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup warm milk (105-115°F)
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar, divided
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • For the topping: 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Activate the yeast: In a large bowl, combine the warm milk, 1 teaspoon of the sugar, and the yeast. Let it stand for 5 to 10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Mix wet ingredients: Add the remaining sugar, eggs, and melted butter to the yeast mixture. Whisk until combined.
  3. Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 1/2 cups of the flour and the salt.
  4. Form the dough: Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until a shaggy dough forms. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface.
  5. Knead: Knead the dough for 5 to 7 minutes until it is smooth and elastic. Add more flour only if the dough is too sticky to handle.
  6. First rise: Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turning to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a clean towel and let it rise in a warm place for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
  7. Shape the rolls: Gently punch down the dough. Divide it into 12 or 16 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a smooth ball. Place the balls close together in a greased 9×13 inch baking pan.
  8. Second rise: Cover the pan loosely and let the rolls rise again in a warm spot for 30 to 45 minutes, or until puffy.
  9. Bake: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.
  10. Butter topping: Immediately after removing the rolls from the oven, brush the tops generously with the 1/4 cup of melted butter. Serve warm for the best soft, fluffy texture.

Notes

  • For Texas Roadhouse Style Rolls: After brushing with melted butter, mix 2 tablespoons of honey and a pinch of cinnamon into the melted butter before brushing over the hot rolls.
  • If you are short on time, you can reduce the second rise slightly, but this may affect the final fluffiness.
  • You can make these rolls ahead: Assemble the dough, shape the rolls, place them in the pan, cover, and refrigerate overnight. Before baking, let them sit at room temperature for 30 minutes, then bake as directed (you may need 2-3 extra minutes of baking time).

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Find it online: https://completelyyummy.com/soft-fluffy-buttery-dinner-rolls-recipe/