Description
Indulge in the warmth of freshly baked dinner rolls that are soft, fluffy, and golden brown. Perfect for any occasion, these irresistible rolls will fill your home with a delightful aroma and create cherished memories around the dinner table.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 ½ cups warm water (110°F/43°C)
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ cup butter, melted
Instructions
- Activate the yeast: Combine warm water, sugar, and yeast in a small bowl; let sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
- Mix dry ingredients: Whisk together flour and salt in a large bowl.
- Create the dough: Add melted butter and yeast mixture to the dry ingredients. Stir until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead the dough: Transfer dough to a floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Let it rise: Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover with a towel, and let rise in a warm spot until doubled (about 1 hour).
- Shape the rolls: Punch down risen dough, divide into equal pieces (12-15), shape into balls, and place on a greased baking sheet.
- Final rise: Cover shaped rolls with a towel; let rise until puffy (about 30 minutes).
- Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake rolls for 15-20 minutes until golden brown. Brush with melted butter after baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg