Dinner Rolls

Name: Dinner Rolls
Prep time: PT20MIN
Cook time: PT20MIN
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: Bread
Ingredients: 4 cups bread flour (plus more for dusting); 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast (1 standard packet); 1 cup whole milk, warmed to 110°F; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened (plus 2 tbsp melted for brushing); 1 large egg, room temperature; 1 tsp salt

Recipe By Rachel Anne |Updated 2025-11-22 |28 Comments

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Dinner Rolls

PREP20 min

COOK20 min

Soft and fluffy Dinner Rolls that are easy to make and perfect for any meal. This dinner rolls recipe creates bakery-style bread right in your own kitchen!

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12SERVINGS

Ingredients

4 cups bread flour (plus more for dusting)
2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast (1 standard packet)
1 cup whole milk, warmed to 110°F
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened (plus 2 tbsp melted for brushing)
1 large egg, room temperature
1 tsp salt

Instructions

1
Warm milk to 110°F and combine with sugar and yeast. Let foam for 5-10 minutes.
2
Add softened butter, egg, and salt. Mix, then add flour gradually until a soft, sticky dough forms.
3
Knead dough for 6-8 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
4
Punch down dough, divide into 12 portions, and shape each into a ball.
5
Arrange balls in a greased 9x13-inch pan. Cover and let rise 30-40 minutes until puffy.
6
Bake at 375°F for 18-20 minutes until golden. Brush with melted butter and serve warm.