Deliciously Soft Dinner Rolls. Ah, dinner rolls, what a great satisfaction. These dinner rolls are soft, flaky, and buttery. They are so easy to make and with just a few simple ingredients you will have the best homemade dinner rolls! No special equipment is needed to make these Fluffy Dinner Rolls😀.
Deliciously Soft Dinner Rolls.
I used to think making dinner rolls was complicated and elaborate to make. It was easier for me to just take a trip to the store and get one of those dinner rolls packages. However, there is no comparison with the satisfaction of making your own dinner rolls at home.
I have to say, the aroma in the house when baking these Deliciously Soft Dinner Rolls is incredibly pleasant. The satisfaction of knowing that you are making these little pieces of heaven for you and your family. Having the certainty that there’s no preservatives or anything with a strange weird name in those ingredients you use. Just that alone gives me a forever smile 😀.
Wait? Does making dinner rolls requires to use a Stand mixer in order to knead the dough? The answer is No.
I’m not going to lie, it will make things a little bit easier if you do have a Stand Mixer, but just because you don’t have one on hand right now, doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy these homemade rolls. On a positive note, look at it this way. Today you can skip your arms workout as we are going to knead the dough by hand. Trust me is not as bad as it sounds. I will show you a very easy process to make this step as smooth as possible. After a few strokes of strength, you will not regret the effort. They came out soft and fluffy!
Soft & Fluffy Dinner Rolls
These dinner rolls are going to be the talk at the dinner table. After you make these Deliciously Soft Dinner Rolls, you will definitely ignore those store-bought ones.
Ingredients you’ll need:
To make these dinner rolls you’ll need 6 simple ingredients that you already might have at hands such as whole milk, unsalted butter, all-purpose flour, sugar, salt, and active yeast. The only special ingredient you’ll need is the active yeast. This is an essential ingredient so skipping it is not a choice. The good news is that it is so easy to find. You can find it in small pockets or if you are like me and love baking it will be better to get a …..container and have it in your pantry for future use.
Ok, my friends😀 ready? Let’s cook!
How to make Dinner Rolls:
The first part of making dinner rolls and definitely the most essential is the science part of the dough The yeast. Wait, don’t get intimidated, is very simple. Let’s start with that.
In a mixing bowl add 1 ½ cup of hot milk. The milk is what activates the yeast and it’s important for the milk to have a temperature of 100-110°F (36.5 to 40.5 C).
Add 1 tablespoon of white sugar, and whisk to combine. Let it rest for 1 minute. Then, add 1 tablespoon of active yeast, whisk to combine, and let it rest for about 5-10 minutes or until a foam appears on the surface.
Add and whisk 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter (melted), 1 ¼ teaspoon of salt, and the rest of the sugar.
Next, add the all-purpose flour ½ cup at a time ( a total of 4 cups minus a couple of tablespoons save for later. ). This will make the process of kneading the dough much easier. If you have a stand mixer, don’t hesitate on using it. I wanted to give an alternative for those of you that do not have a stand mixer at hand at this moment, not to miss out on enjoying this amazing recipe.
Just getting to the last cup of flour the dough will get a little bit harder to mix. Switch to a very strong spatula or use your hands to continue mixing the dough in the bowl. If the dough sticks to your finger, continue adding the rest of the flour little by little as needed.
Add flour (1 teaspoon) to a clean countertop surface and transfer the dough. Use your hands to form a ball.
Then, in a large bowl spread some oil and place the dough into the bowl.
Cover with a clean kitchen towel and let it rest in a warm environment for about 1 ½ hr or until the dough has risen to more than half the starting size. I use my microwave for this.
Place the dough back on the countertop surface and shape the dough into an oval. Then, cut into three or four parts. Divide the dough into 24 -28 equal parts.
Shape them into balls and place them in the baking pan. Follow the same process as before. Covered them with a kitchen towel and place them in the microwave for about 30-40 minutes or until they puff.
Dinner Rolls
Bake in the oven at 350°F for about 20-25 minutes or until they showed a golden brown top. Remove from the oven, and immediately brush the top of the rolls with melted butter and Enjoy!
Below you will find a convenient printable recipe card. Please, feel free to leave any comments and/or suggestions.
Deliciously Soft Dinner Rolls
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cup whole milk
- 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter melted
- 4 cups of all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 ¼ teaspoon of salt
- 1 tablespoon of active yeast.
Instructions
How to make Dinner Rolls:
- The first part of making dinner rolls and definitely the most essential is the science part of the dough The yeast. Wait, don’t get intimidated, is very simple. Let’s start with that.
- In a mixing bowl add 1 ½ cup of hot milk. The milk is what activates the yeast and it’s important for the milk to have a temperature of 100-110°F (36.5 to 40.5 C). Just warm enough.
- Add 1 tablespoon of white sugar, and whisk to combine. Let it rest for 1 minute. Then, add 1 tablespoon of active yeast, whisk to combine, and let it rest for about 5-10 minutes or until a foam appears on the surface.
- Add and whisk 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter (melted), 1 ¼ teaspoon of salt, and the rest of the sugar.
- Next, add the all-purpose flour ½ cup at a time ( a total of 4 cups minus a couple of tablespoons save for later. ). This will make the process of kneading the dough much easier. If you have a stand mixer, don’t hesitate on using it. I wanted to give an alternative for those of you that do not have a stand mixer at hand at this moment, not to miss out on enjoying this amazing recipe.
- Just getting to the last cup of flour the dough will get a little bit harder to mix. Switch to a very strong spatula or use your hands to continue mixing the dough in the bowl. If the dough sticks to your finger, continue adding the rest of the flour little by little as needed.
- Add flour (1 teaspoon) to a clean countertop surface and transfer the dough. Use your hands to form a ball.
- Then, in a large bowl spread some oil and place the dough into the bowl.
- Cover with a clean kitchen towel and let it rest in a warm environment for about 1 ½ hr or until the dough has risen to more than half the starting size. I use my microwave for this.
- Place the dough back on the countertop surface and shape the dough into an oval. Then, cut into three or four parts. Divide the dough into 24 -28 equal parts.
- Shape them into balls and place them in the baking pan. Follow the same process as before. Covered them with a kitchen towel and place them in the microwave for about 30-40 minutes or until they puff.
- Bake in the oven at 350°F for about 20-25 minutes or until they showed a golden brown top. Remove from the oven, and immediately brush the top of the rolls with melted butter and Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
*Nutritional Disclaimer: Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.
Let me know how it turns out for you! Leave a comment, rate it, and do not forget to tag your pictures to #asimpletweakrecipes on Instagram.
Until the next one…
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