Description
These 1-Hour Soft and Buttery Dinner Rolls are perfect for any meal, offering fluffy, tender texture and a rich buttery flavor. Quick to make with simple ingredients, they are ideal for weeknight dinners or holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- ½ cup milk
- 2 tablespoons honey
Dry Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
- 3 ½ to 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
Additional
- Extra melted butter, for brushing
Instructions
- Prepare Oven and Pan: Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C). Grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside to prevent sticking.
- Heat Liquids: In a microwave-safe bowl or saucepan, combine the water, melted butter, milk, and honey. Warm the mixture to about 110°F—warm to touch but not hot—using 15-second intervals in the microwave or gentle heat on the stove, stirring occasionally.
- Activate Yeast: Pour the warm liquid mixture into a stand mixer bowl. Sprinkle the yeast evenly over the surface and lightly stir with a fork. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until foamy, indicating the yeast is activated.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Add 3 ½ cups of flour and the sea salt to the yeast mixture in the stand mixer bowl.
- Mix and Knead Dough: Using the dough hook attachment, mix on medium-low speed until combined. If the dough sticks to the bowl sides, add flour gradually, ¼ cup at a time, up to 4 cups total until dough pulls away from the bowl but remains slightly sticky. Continue kneading for 4-5 minutes until smooth. Shape dough into a ball and place it in a greased bowl.
- First Rise: Cover the bowl with a damp towel or paper towel. Let the dough rise in a warm place for 15 minutes until slightly puffed.
- Shape Rolls: Gently punch down the dough to release air. Divide into 15 equal pieces and shape each into a smooth ball. Arrange the balls evenly in the prepared baking dish. Cover and let rise for another 15-20 minutes until puffy.
- Bake: Remove the cover and bake the rolls in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until the tops are lightly golden and fully cooked through.
- Brush with Butter: Transfer the hot baking dish to a wire rack. Brush the warm rolls generously with melted butter for a soft, rich finish.
- Serve: Serve the rolls warm and enjoy the soft, buttery texture perfect alongside any meal.
Notes
- Use warm but not hot liquids to avoid killing the yeast.
- You can substitute honey with sugar if needed.
- For softer rolls, brush with extra melted butter before baking in addition to after baking.
- Rolls can be stored in an airtight container for 2 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
- Allow frozen rolls to thaw and warm in the oven before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: soft dinner rolls, buttery rolls, homemade bread, quick rolls, yeast rolls, easy bread recipe
