Dinner rolls

Here’s a classic Dinner Rolls recipe—soft, fluffy, and perfect for any meal.

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Ingredients (makes 12 rolls)

• 4 cups (500g) all-purpose flour

• 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp / 7g) active dry yeast

• 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1 cup (240ml) warm milk (about 110°F / 43°C)

• 1/4 cup (60g) unsalted butter, melted

• 1 large egg

Optional for topping:

• 2 tablespoons melted butter

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Instructions

1. Activate yeast:

   • In a small bowl, mix warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.

2. Make the dough:

   • In a large bowl, combine flour and salt.

   • Add the yeast mixture, melted butter, and egg. Mix until a soft dough forms.

3. Knead:

   • Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

   • Alternatively, use a stand mixer with a dough hook for 5–6 minutes.

4. First rise:

   • Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1–1.5 hours.

5. Shape rolls:

   • Punch down the dough and divide into 12 equal pieces.

   • Shape each piece into a ball and place in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish or on a baking sheet.

6. Second rise:

   • Cover and let rise 30–45 minutes until puffy.

7. Bake:

   • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

   • Bake rolls 15–20 minutes until golden brown.

8. Optional topping:

   • Brush warm rolls with melted butter for extra softness and shine.

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✅ Tips:

• For extra soft rolls, replace 2 tablespoons of flour with an equal amount of cornstarch.

• Adding garlic or herbs to the melted butter topping makes them savory and flavorful.

• Rolls can be frozen after baking; just reheat in the oven before serving.

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I can also give you a stovetop version of dinner rolls if you don’t want to use an oven. Do you want that?