Homemade Dinner Rolls
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole milk warmed to 110°F
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast 1 packet
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter melted and cooled, plus more for brushing
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
Instructions
- Whisk together the warm milk, yeast and sugar in a large bowl. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes, until foamy.
- Whisk in the egg and melted butter.
- Add the flour and salt and mix until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead for 7 to 8 minutes, by hand or with a mixer, until smooth and springing back slowly when poked.
- Shape into a ball, place in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot for 1 hour, until doubled.
- Punch down and divide into 16 equal pieces. Roll each into a smooth ball.
- Arrange the rolls in a buttered 9x13 inch dish, leaving a little space between each.
- Cover loosely and let rise for 30 minutes more, until puffy and touching.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Bake for 16 to 18 minutes, until golden and a roll sounds hollow when tapped.
- Brush with melted butter and let cool 5 minutes before serving.
Good to Know
Shape the rolls the night before, refrigerate after the first rise, then bring to room temperature and finish rising, about 1 hour, before baking.