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🍞 Soft & Fluffy Dinner Rolls Recipe
📝 Introduction
There’s nothing quite like pulling a tray of golden, pillowy dinner rolls out of the oven. These rolls are warm, buttery, and melt-in-your-mouth soft — the kind of bread that disappears faster than you can make them. Perfect for family dinners, holiday feasts, or just as a comforting snack, these rolls will become a treasured recipe in your kitchen.
🛒 Ingredients (makes about 24 rolls)
- 6 ½ cups all-purpose flour (more if needed)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 ¼ teaspoons (1 packet) active dry yeast
- 2 cups warm milk (110°F / 43°C)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (for brushing)
👩🍳 Instructions & Method
- Activate the Yeast
- In a large bowl, dissolve sugar in warm milk. Sprinkle yeast on top and let it sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- Mix the Dough
- Add eggs, softened butter, and salt to the yeast mixture. Slowly stir in flour, one cup at a time, until dough comes together.
- Knead
- Transfer dough to a floured surface and knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic. (Or use a stand mixer with a dough hook for 6–7 minutes.)
- First Rise
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let rise in a warm place for 1–1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
- Shape the Rolls
- Punch down dough and divide into 24 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a ball and arrange them on a greased baking pan.
- Second Rise
- Cover rolls and let rise again for 30–45 minutes until puffy.
- Bake
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake rolls for 15–20 minutes, until golden brown.
- Finish
- Brush warm rolls with melted butter for a soft, shiny finish.
📜 History
Dinner rolls trace their roots to European bread-making traditions in the 17th–18th century. They became especially popular in America during the 19th century as an everyday bread for family meals and festive gatherings. Their soft, airy texture was perfected with enriched doughs using milk, eggs, and butter.
💎 Benefits
- Rich in carbohydrates for energy.
- Milk and eggs add protein and essential vitamins.
- Butter provides healthy fats and flavor.
- Homemade rolls contain no preservatives or artificial additives.
🏗 Formation
These rolls are made through a double-rise yeast fermentation method, which creates the airy, fluffy texture. The first rise builds structure and gluten strength, while the second rise before baking gives the rolls their pillowy lightness.
❤️ Lovers of This Recipe
- Families at holiday dinners.
- Bread lovers who enjoy soft, buttery rolls.
- Kids (who usually grab more than one!).
- Anyone who pairs bread with soups, stews, or roasts.
🍽 Nutrition (per roll, approx.)
- Calories: 160
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Protein: 4g
- Fat: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 4g
🎯 Conclusion
These soft dinner rolls are more than just bread — they’re a memory in the making. They bring people together at the table, warm the heart, and leave everyone reaching for seconds (or thirds, as you said!). With their golden tops, fluffy centers, and buttery taste, they are sure to become one of your most loved recipes.
💖 Lovers of food, family, and tradition will always come back for these rolls!
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