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A tray of soft and fluffy homemade dinner rolls, freshly baked and golden brown.

Easy Homemade Dinner Rolls

Quick and easy dinner rolls that are soft, fluffy, and ready in just one hour, making them perfect for a weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Bread, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup Warm water, not hot Think baby bath warm
  • 2.25 teaspoons Active dry yeast (or instant yeast) Check the date and proof if unsure
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar Just a little to wake the yeast up
  • 1 cup Warm milk Warm is best for a soft dough
  • 1/4 cup Butter, melted Plus extra for brushing
  • 1 large Egg For richness and fluffiness
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Do not skip for flavor
  • 3-4 cups All-purpose flour Add gradually until dough is soft and slightly sticky

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Mix warm water, yeast, and a pinch of sugar. Wait about 5 minutes until foamy.
  2. Stir in warm milk, melted butter, egg, salt, and the rest of the sugar.
  3. Add flour gradually and stir until it turns into a shaggy dough, then knead until smooth.
  4. Cover and let rise in a warm spot for 20 to 30 minutes until doubled.
  5. Shape into rolls, place in a buttered pan, and let them rise again for 15 minutes while the oven heats.
  6. Bake until golden, then brush with butter immediately after.

Notes

This dough is forgiving; if it feels dry, it might have too much flour. Always check yeast freshness and adjust flour for humidity. Store leftovers tightly covered and warm them briefly to revive.