The Dinner Rolls Everyone Loves

1h 55m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Start by putting warm water into the mixer.
  2. 2Add the active dry yeast to the warm water.
  3. 3Add the melted butter, salt, sugar, egg, and flour to the mixer.
  4. 4Knead the dough for 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  5. 5Put a couple tablespoons of oil in the bottom of a bowl.
  6. 6Place the kneaded dough in the greased bowl and flip it over so that the outside is coated with oil.
  7. 7Cover the bowl with a towel.
  8. 8Let the dough rise for 30 to 45 minutes until it's about doubled in size.
  9. 9Form the dinner rolls by pinching off pieces of dough, weighing between 50 to 55 grams if desired.
  10. 10Smooth the top of each dough ball by pushing it through your thumb and first finger.
  11. 11Tuck the end of the dough under and place it seam side down on a greased baking sheet.
  12. 12Cover the rolls and let them rise again for about another 30 to 45 minutes, or until doubled.
  13. 13Bake the rolls in a 350 degree Fahrenheit oven for 22 to 25 minutes, or until golden brown.
  14. 14Brush with butter if desired and enjoy warm.

Ingredients

  • 2.5 cups warm water
  • 2 Tbsp active dry yeast
  • 0.5 cup salted butter, melted
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 0.5 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 7 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • cooking spray

Equipment

mixerbowltowelscalegreased bowlgreased baking sheet

Tips

  • The dough freezes super well and can be used for cinnamon rolls.
  • Dough balls should be between 50 to 55 grams.
  • If hands start to stick while forming rolls, spray a little cooking spray onto hands.
  • Smooth the top of the dough ball by pushing it through the thumb and first finger.
  • Tuck the end of the dough under and place seam side down.

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