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Soft and fluffy dinner rolls baked to perfection

Best Ever Dinner Rolls

These best ever dinner rolls are incredibly easy to make, featuring a fluffy texture and rich buttery flavor, perfect for any meal or gathering.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 43 minutes
Servings: 24 rolls
Course: Bread, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 1 cup warm milk (about 110°F / 43°C)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp active dry yeast
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 4 to 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour Add gradually until a soft dough forms.
Topping
  • 2 tbsp melted butter (for brushing on top)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat the milk until warm (about 110°F).
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let this sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
  3. Whisk in the eggs, melted butter, and salt until fully combined.
  4. Gradually add the flour, one cup at a time, until a soft dough forms. You may not need all the flour.
  5. Knead the dough for 8–10 minutes by hand or 5 minutes with a mixer until smooth and elastic.
Rising
  1. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a cloth, and let it rise for 1–1½ hours until doubled in size.
  2. Once risen, punch down the dough and divide it into 20–24 equal portions, rolling each piece into a ball.
  3. Arrange dough balls in a greased pan, cover, and let rise for another 30–45 minutes.
Baking
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Bake the rolls for 15–18 minutes until golden brown.
  3. Remove from the oven and brush tops with melted butter.

Notes

Store leftover rolls in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, wrap tightly in plastic wrap and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before reheating. For flavor variations, consider adding garlic powder, herbs, or cheese to the dough.