Super Soft Homemade Dinner Rolls

Here is a simple, perfect recipe for Super Soft Homemade Dinner Rolls — fluffy, buttery, and melt-in-your-mouth soft. Just the recipe.


🥖 Super Soft Homemade Dinner Rolls

Ingredients (12 rolls)

  • 1 cup (240 ml) warm milk
  • 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
  • 3 tbsp sugar
  • 3 tbsp softened butter
  • 1 egg
  • 3 cups (380 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt

For brushing:

  • 2 tbsp melted butter

🧑‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Activate the yeast

  • In a bowl, mix warm milk + sugar + yeast.
  • Let sit 5–10 min until foamy.

2️⃣ Make the dough

  • Add egg + softened butter + salt.
  • Add flour gradually and mix until a soft dough forms.
  • Knead 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

3️⃣ First rise

  • Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise 1 hour (until doubled).

4️⃣ Shape the rolls

  • Divide dough into 12 equal pieces.
  • Shape into smooth balls.
  • Place in a greased baking dish.

5️⃣ Second rise

  • Cover and let rise 30–40 minutes.

6️⃣ Bake

  • Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 15–18 minutes, until golden on top.

7️⃣ Finish

  • Brush immediately with melted butter for extra softness.

🍞 Result

Super soft, fluffy rolls perfect for dinner, sandwiches, or breakfast.


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