Fluffy Dinner Rolls (Bread Machine or By Hand)
These fluffy dinner rolls are soft, buttery, and easy to make in a bread machine or by hand. Perfect for holidays, family dinners, and make-ahead meals.
Ingredients
- 1 cup 240 ml warm milk
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup 60 g butter, melted and cooled
- ¼ cup 50 g sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 cups 480 g all-purpose flour
- 2¼ teaspoons instant yeast, or active dry yeast*
- Melted butter, for brushing (optional)
Instructions
Bread Machine Method
- Add the ingredients: Add the warm milk, egg, melted butter, sugar, salt, flour, and instant yeast to the bread machine pan in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Keep the yeast on top of the flour so it doesn't touch the liquid too soon. Select the Dough cycle.1 cup 240 ml warm milk, 1 large egg, ¼ cup 60 g butter, melted and cooled, ¼ cup 50 g sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, 4 cups 480 g all-purpose flour, 2¼ teaspoons instant yeast
- Finish the dough: Once the Dough cycle is complete, transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface. The dough should feel soft, smooth, and slightly tacky.
- Divide the dough: Cut the dough into 12 equal pieces so the rolls bake evenly.
- Shape the rolls: Flatten each piece slightly, pull the edges into the center, pinch to seal, then place seam-side down. Roll gently under your palm until smooth.
- Second rise: Arrange the rolls in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish so they're just touching. Cover loosely and let rise for 30 to 45 minutes, or until puffy and nearly doubled in size.
- Bake: Bake at 350°F (180°C) for 20 to 22 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.
- Finish: Brush the warm rolls with melted butter and let them cool for about 10 minutes before serving.
- Melted butter for brushing (optional)Melted butter
Hand or Stand Mixer Method
- Proof the yeast: If using active dry yeast, combine the warm milk, sugar, and yeast in a large bowl. Let stand for 5 to 10 minutes until foamy. If using instant yeast, simply mix it with the flour and continue.1 cup 240 ml warm milk, ¼ cup 50 g sugar, 2¼ teaspoons instant yeast
- Mix the dough: Add the egg, melted butter, salt, and flour. Stir until a shaggy dough forms.1 large egg, ¼ cup 60 g butter, melted and cooled, 1 teaspoon salt, 4 cups 480 g all-purpose flour
- Knead: Knead by hand for 8 to 10 minutes, or with a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook for 5 to 6 minutes, until the dough is smooth and elastic.
- First rise: Transfer the dough to a lightly greased bowl. Cover and let rise for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- Divide the dough: Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and divide into 12 equal pieces.
- Shape the rolls: Shape each piece into a smooth ball and arrange them in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Second rise: Cover and let rise for 30 to 45 minutes, or until the rolls are puffy and nearly doubled in size.
- Bake: Bake at 350°F (180°C) for 20 to 22 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Finish: Brush the warm rolls with melted butter, cool for about 10 minutes, and serve.Melted butter
Nutrition
Calories: 226kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 6gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 26mgSodium: 239mgPotassium: 103mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 172IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 35mgIron: 2mg
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