Description
Homemade dinner rolls bring warmth to family gatherings with their golden-brown crust and pillowy interior. Bakers can easily craft these comforting bread treasures, delighting guests with minimal effort and maximum flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 packages active yeast
- 4 cups flour
- 1 cup warm water (240 ml)
- ½ cup melted butter (120 ml)
- 3 eggs
- ⅓ cup sugar (80 g)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp sugar
Instructions
- Yeast Activation: Combine lukewarm water, yeast, and sugar in a spacious mixing vessel. Allow the mixture to rest for 5-10 minutes until frothy and bubbling develops.
- Dough Preparation: In a separate mixing bowl, blend melted butter, sugar, eggs, and salt using an electric mixer with a dough hook. Incorporate the activated yeast mixture thoroughly until well combined.
- Flour Integration: Gradually add flour, mixing consistently after each addition. Continue until the dough separates from the bowl’s sides, creating a smooth, cohesive texture.
- Dough Shaping: Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead gently. Divide into 24 equal portions, forming each into a smooth, uniform sphere with gentle rolling motions.
- Proofing Setup: Coat a baking dish with cooking spray or butter. Arrange dough balls evenly, leaving slight separation between rolls. Cover with a clean kitchen towel and allow to rise in a warm, draft-free area for 60-90 minutes until nearly doubled in volume.
- Baking Process: Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F). Place the risen rolls in the preheated oven and bake for 15-18 minutes, watching for a rich, golden-brown coloration across the top surface.
- Finishing Touch: Immediately remove rolls from the oven and brush with melted butter, creating a glossy, tender exterior. Serve warm, celebrating the soft, pillowy texture of freshly baked dinner rolls.
Notes
- Yeast Activation Tip: Ensure water temperature is between 100-110°F to properly activate yeast without killing it; lukewarm water is crucial for successful proofing.
- Dough Consistency Check: Watch for dough pulling away from bowl sides during mixing, indicating proper flour integration and gluten development.
- Proofing Location Matters: Choose a warm, draft-free spot like inside a turned-off oven or near a warm appliance to help rolls rise evenly and effectively.
- Butter Brushing Technique: Apply melted butter immediately after baking for a soft, glossy crust that enhances flavor and keeps rolls moist.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 25
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg