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The Ultimate Soft and Fluffy Homemade Dinner Rolls (Classic Buttery Recipe)

Four golden brown, soft dinner rolls brushed with a shiny glaze, served on a white plate.
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Bake incredibly soft, fluffy, and buttery dinner rolls from scratch. This classic yeast roll recipe is easy to follow and yields perfect results every time, making them better than store-bought options for your family meal or holiday table.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup warm milk (105-115°F)
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted, for brushing
  • 1 teaspoon honey (optional, for Texas Roadhouse style finish)
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional, for Texas Roadhouse style finish)

Instructions

  1. Activate the yeast: Pour the warm milk into a large bowl. Sprinkle the yeast over the milk and add 1 teaspoon of the sugar. Let it stand for 5 to 10 minutes until foamy. This shows your yeast is active.
  2. Mix wet ingredients: Whisk the remaining sugar, the egg, and the 1/4 cup of melted butter into the yeast mixture. Add the salt.
  3. Combine dry ingredients: Gradually add the flour, one cup at a time, mixing until a shaggy dough forms.
  4. Knead the dough: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead for 6 to 8 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic. It should be soft but not sticky.
  5. First rise: Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turning to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel. Let the dough rise in a warm spot for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
  6. Shape the rolls: Gently punch down the risen dough. Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces for large rolls or 18 pieces for smaller rolls. Roll each piece into a smooth ball.
  7. Second rise: Arrange the dough balls in a greased 9×13 inch baking pan, leaving a small space between each roll. Cover the pan loosely and let the rolls rise again for 30 to 45 minutes, or until puffy.
  8. Preheat and bake: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the rolls for 15 to 20 minutes, or until they are golden brown on top.
  9. Brush with butter: Immediately after removing the rolls from the oven, brush the tops generously with the remaining 1/2 cup of melted butter.
  10. Optional Texas Roadhouse Finish: For a sweet, buttery topping, mix the optional honey and cinnamon into 2 tablespoons of the melted butter and brush this mixture over the hot rolls.
  11. Serve warm: Let the rolls cool slightly before serving warm. These are the best homemade rolls you will make!

Notes

  • For quick dinner rolls, you can sometimes reduce the second rise time, but do not rush the rising process if you want truly fluffy bread.
  • If you need make ahead dinner rolls, you can refrigerate the shaped rolls (after the second rise) for up to 12 hours. Add 5-10 minutes to the baking time if baking directly from the refrigerator.
  • These rolls freeze well after baking. Cool completely, place in an airtight container, and freeze for up to three months. Reheat in a warm oven.

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