Description
These easy homemade dinner rolls are soft, fluffy, and perfect for any meal. Ready in just 30 minutes, they require minimal ingredients and deliver a golden, buttery finish that will complement your dinner spread beautifully.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 ¼ teaspoons) instant yeast
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups warm water (about 110°F / 43°C)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Finishing
- Extra melted butter for brushing on top
Instructions
- Activate Yeast: In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm water, sugar, and instant yeast. Stir gently and let it sit for about 5 minutes until the mixture becomes frothy, indicating that the yeast is active.
- Add Butter and Salt: Add the melted butter and salt to the yeast mixture and mix well to combine all ingredients uniformly.
- Incorporate Flour: Gradually add in the all-purpose flour, one cup at a time, stirring continuously until a dough forms. Adjust the amount of flour as needed to get a slightly sticky but workable dough.
- Knead Dough: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead it for about 5 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic, which will help create soft, airy rolls.
- Shape Rolls: Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a round ball to form the rolls.
- First Rise: Place the rolls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cover them with a clean kitchen towel and let them rise in a warm spot for 10 minutes to puff up slightly.
- Preheat Oven: While the rolls are rising, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking.
- Bake Rolls: After the rolls have had their short rise, bake them in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until they turn golden brown on top and sound hollow when tapped.
- Brush with Butter: Remove the warm rolls from the oven and immediately brush the tops with extra melted butter to add a delicious shine and subtle buttery flavor.
Notes
- Warm water should be around 110°F (43°C) to activate yeast without killing it.
- Do not over-knead the dough; kneading for about 5 minutes is sufficient for soft rolls.
- You can substitute melted butter with olive oil for a slightly different flavor.
- For fluffed rolls, avoid disturbing them during the rise process.
- Store leftover rolls in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 dinner roll (approx. 60g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: dinner rolls, homemade bread, quick bread, easy rolls, soft rolls
