Dinner Rolls

1h 45m
Serves 12
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Directions

  1. 1Add 1 cup of warm milk, 2.5 teaspoons of active dry yeast, and 2 tablespoons of sugar to a measuring cup.
  2. 2Mix the ingredients together and let sit for 10 minutes.
  3. 3Add 0.5 stick of melted butter, 1 egg, 1 teaspoon of salt, and the yeast mixture to a mixing bowl.
  4. 4Combine the mixture with a dough hook.
  5. 5Slowly add 3 cups of flour while mixing.
  6. 6Let the dough knead for about 10 minutes.
  7. 7Lightly flour a surface and transfer the dough.
  8. 8Knead the dough by hand until it forms a smooth ball.
  9. 9Add a little oil to a bowl and spread it evenly.
  10. 10Place the dough ball in the oiled bowl.
  11. 11Cover the bowl and let the dough rise for 1 hour.
  12. 12Punch the air out of the risen dough.
  13. 13Cut the dough into 12 equal pieces.
  14. 14Roll each piece of dough into a small ball by folding the edges over and rolling on the surface.
  15. 15Add the formed dough balls to a greased baking dish.
  16. 16Cover the baking dish and let the dough balls rest for another 30 minutes.
  17. 17Bake the dinner rolls at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for about 15 minutes.
  18. 18Brush the tops of the baked rolls with melted butter.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup warm milk
  • 2.5 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 0.5 stick melted butter
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups flour

Equipment

measuring cupspoonmixing bowlstand mixerdough hookkitchen scaleglass bowlbaking dishovenpastry brush

Tips

  • Use a kitchen scale to ensure equal pieces of dough, but it's not strictly necessary.
  • Fold over the edges of the dough pieces to form smooth balls.