Description
These 1-Hour Soft and Buttery Dinner Rolls are perfect for any meal, offering a quick and easy way to enjoy warm, fluffy, and buttery bread. Made with simple ingredients and minimal rise time, these rolls boast a tender crumb and golden crust, ideal for family dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (plus extra for brushing)
- 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
Instructions
- Prepare Oven and Pan: Preheat the oven to 400°F and grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Set aside.
- Heat Liquids: In a microwave-safe bowl or saucepan, combine water, melted butter, milk, and honey. Warm the mixture to about 110°F—warm to the touch but not hot. Use 15-second intervals in the microwave or heat gently over medium-low on the stove, stirring occasionally.
- Activate Yeast: Pour the warm liquid mixture into the bowl of a stand mixer. Sprinkle yeast evenly over the surface and stir lightly with a fork. Let the yeast activate for about 5 minutes until the mixture is foamy.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Add 3 ½ cups of flour and the salt to the yeast mixture in the mixer bowl.
- Mix and Knead Dough: Using the dough hook attachment, mix on medium-low speed until combined. If the dough sticks to the sides, add flour ¼ cup at a time, up to 4 cups total, until the dough pulls away from the bowl and feels slightly sticky. Continue mixing for 4-5 minutes until the dough is smooth. Shape into a ball and transfer to a greased bowl.
- First Rise: Cover the bowl with a damp towel or paper towel and let the dough rise for 15 minutes.
- Shape Rolls: Gently punch down the dough and divide it into 15 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a smooth ball and place the dough balls evenly in the prepared baking dish. Cover again and let rise for another 15-20 minutes.
- Bake: Remove the cover and bake the rolls for 15 minutes, or until they are lightly golden on top and fully cooked.
- Brush with Butter: Transfer the baking dish to a wire rack and brush the warm rolls with melted butter.
- Serve: Serve the rolls warm for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Ensure the liquid mixture is warm but not hot to prevent killing the yeast.
- Use a stand mixer with a dough hook for easier kneading, but you can knead by hand if needed.
- If the dough is too sticky during kneading, add flour gradually to avoid over-drying.
- Covering the dough properly during rising helps it to stay moist and rise well.
- Brush the rolls with melted butter immediately after baking for a soft, shiny crust.
- These rolls are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for 2 days or frozen for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Dinner rolls, soft rolls, buttery rolls, quick bread, yeast rolls, homemade bread
