Dinner Rolls Recipe: Soft and Comforting
Classic Dinner Rolls with soft, comforting flavor.
Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp active dry yeast
- 1 cup whole milk warmed
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter melted (for brushing)
- Optional: Flaky sea salt chopped parsley
- Suggested Pairings: Butter iced tea
Instructions
- Combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast; let sit 5–10 min until foamy.
- Mix flour, salt, butter, egg, and yeast mixture; knead 5–10 min.
- Taste and adjust dough seasoning.
- Let dough rise 1–1.5 hours; shape into 12 balls, rise 30–45 min.
- Bake at 375°F for 15–18 min; brush with butter.
- Serve on a white ceramic platter with sea salt, parsley, butter, and tea.
Notes
- Use warm milk for yeast activation.
- Store at room temperature for 2 days or freeze for 2 months.
- Try a vegan or herbed variation.
- Pair with creamed corn.