Homemade Yeast Dinner Rolls

5 from 5 votes

Homemade Yeast Dinner Rolls

Soft, buttery, and slightly sweet, these Homemade Yeast Dinner Rolls are finished with warm butter for extra indulgence.

Course Dinner, Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword Dinner Rolls, Homemade Dinner Rolls, Yeast Dinner Rolls

Prep Time 30

Cook Time 20

Rising Time 1 30

Total Time 2 20

Servings

Calories 190

Author Erren Hart

Ingredients

¾ cups milk
4 Tablespoons butter cut into pieces plus more for brushing
4 tablespoons sugar
2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast One packet
¼ cup warm water
2 large eggs lightly beaten
¾ teaspoons salt
3 cups all-purpose flour plus more as needed

Egg Wash

1 large egg
1 tablespoon water

Instructions

In a small saucepan over low heat, bring milk and butter to a simmer. Remove from heat, stir in sugar, and set aside to cool.
Mix the yeast into the warm water and set aside until it starts to foam (2 or 3 minutes).
Mix the yeast with the milk mixture, eggs, salt, and half of the flour until smooth in a mixer fitted with the dough attachment.
Add the remaining flour, a quarter cup at a time, while continuing to mix until the mixture forms a dough ( you may not need all of the flour).
Knead on low speed for 3 to 4 minutes. Check the consistency and add more flour if necessary (the dough should feel soft and moist, not sticky). Knead on low speed for five more minutes or until the dough clears the sides of the bowl.
On a lightly floured surface, knead the dough by hand for about 30 seconds.
Place into an oiled bowl and cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size (about 60 to 70 minutes).
Transfer the dough to a floured surface, press it down, and divide it into 12 pieces.
Take one piece of dough at a time. Smooth the dough by pulling it from the top with your fingers. Pinch it underneath and place it on the work surface. Gently roll it on a floured surface and guide it into a round ball.
Place the balls into a greased 9x13 baking dish. Cover the pan and leave to rise until doubled in size (about 30 to 40 minutes).
Preheat the oven to 350°F/180°C
Beat the egg and water together for the eggwash and brush a thin eggwash layer over each roll's top.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, rotating halfway through, until golden brown on top. Tent the pan with aluminum foil if you notice the tops browning too quickly.
Remove from the oven and brush with melted butter before serving.

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