Soft and Buttery Dinner Rolls

These Soft and Buttery Dinner Rolls are the perfect addition to any meal. Light, fluffy, and easy to make, they provide a homemade touch that everyone will love. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced baker, these rolls are sure to impress with their delightful texture and taste.

Ingredients

🍞 4 cups flour
🥛 1 cup whole milk (warmed, microwave for 1 minute)
🍂 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
🍬 1/4 cup sugar
🥚 2 eggs
🧂 2 teaspoons salt
🧈 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
🍯 1 tablespoon unsalted melted butter (for brushing the top of rolls once out of the oven)

For the Egg Wash:
🥚 1 egg
💧 1 tablespoon water

Instructions

1- Mix Ingredients:

• In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the flour, yeast, sugar, salt, warm milk, and eggs.

2- Initial Mixing:

• Attach the dough hook to the mixer and set it to low speed.
• Mix until the flour is fully incorporated, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.

3- Blend in Butter:

• Increase the mixer's speed to medium and beat for 2 minutes.
• Gradually add the softened butter and continue mixing on medium speed until the mixture is smooth and the butter is fully incorporated.

4- First Rise:

• Transfer the dough to a lightly greased bowl.
• Cover it with plastic wrap and a towel.
• Allow the dough to rise at room temperature until it has doubled in size, about 1 hour.

5- Deflate Dough:

• Gently deflate the risen dough by punching it down lightly.

6- Shape Rolls:

• Divide the dough into 8 to 12 equal pieces based on your preference.
• Roll each piece into a ball.

7- Second Rise:

• Place the balls into a lightly greased baking dish.
• Cover with a towel and let them rise for another hour at room temperature until they're puffy.

8- Preheat & Egg Wash:

• Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
• In a small bowl, mix together the egg and water for the egg wash.
• Brush the tops of the rolls with this mixture.

9- Bake & Finish:

• Bake the rolls in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
• Once out of the oven, brush the hot rolls with melted butter and serve warm.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
Total Time: Approximately 2 hours 35 minutes (includes rising time)
Servings: 8-12 rolls
Calories per Serving: Approximately 210
Protein per Serving: 6g
Fats per Serving: 8g
Carbohydrates per Serving: 29g
Equipment: Stand mixer, large bowl, baking dish, plastic wrap, pastry brush

Cooking Tips

• Ensure your milk is only warm, not hot, to properly activate the yeast.
• Use a kitchen scale for precise dough portioning.

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Soft and Buttery Dinner Rolls