Description
These 1-Hour Soft and Buttery Dinner Rolls are the perfect quick homemade bread, offering a tender crumb and rich buttery flavor. Ready in just about an hour, these rolls are fluffy, lightly golden, and perfect for any meal.
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
For Finishing
- Extra melted butter, for brushing
Instructions
- Prepare Oven and Pan: Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C) and lightly grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking and set it aside.
- Heat Liquids: In a microwave-safe bowl or a small saucepan, combine the water, melted butter, milk, and honey. Warm this mixture until it reaches about 110°F, which is warm to the touch but not hot. Use 15-second intervals in the microwave or heat gently on medium-low on the stovetop, stirring occasionally to prevent overheating.
- Activate Yeast: Pour the warm liquid mixture into the bowl of a stand mixer. Sprinkle the active dry yeast evenly over the surface and give it a light stir with a fork. Allow the yeast to activate and become foamy, which should take about 5 minutes, indicating it is ready to use.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Add 3 ½ cups of all-purpose flour and the fine sea salt to the yeast mixture in the mixer bowl.
- Mix and Knead Dough: Using the dough hook attachment on medium-low speed, mix the ingredients until they begin to come together. If the dough is too sticky and sticks to the sides of the bowl, gradually add more flour, ¼ cup at a time, up to 4 cups total. Continue kneading for about 4-5 minutes until the dough is smooth and slightly sticky but pulls away from the bowl. Then shape the dough into a ball and place it into a greased bowl.
- First Rise: Cover the bowl containing the dough with a damp towel or paper towel to keep it moist. Let it rise at room temperature for 15 minutes, allowing the dough to expand and develop flavor.
- Shape Rolls: Gently punch down the risen dough to release air bubbles. Divide the dough into 15 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a smooth ball and arrange them evenly spaced in the prepared baking dish. Cover the dish again and let the dough balls rise for another 15 to 20 minutes until puffed.
- Bake: Remove the cover and place the baking dish in the preheated oven. Bake the rolls for about 15 minutes or until they turn lightly golden on top and are fully cooked inside.
- Brush with Butter: Once baked, transfer the baking dish to a wire rack. While the rolls are still warm, brush their tops generously with melted butter to give them a soft, buttery finish.
- Serve: Serve these warm, soft, and buttery dinner rolls immediately for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- Check the temperature of the liquids carefully; water too hot can kill the yeast, and too cold will prevent activation.
- You can substitute honey with sugar or maple syrup if preferred.
- The rolls are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days or frozen for longer storage.
- For a richer flavor, consider brushing the rolls with garlic butter after baking for a delicious garlic roll variation.
- Use a stand mixer with a dough hook for easier kneading, but the dough can also be kneaded by hand if necessary.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: dinner rolls, soft rolls, quick bread recipe, buttery rolls, homemade bread, yeast rolls
