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1-Hour Soft and Buttery Dinner Rolls

A close-up of several soft, golden brown buttery rolls brushed with garlic butter and sprinkled with parsley.
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Make incredibly soft, fluffy, and buttery dinner rolls in about one hour. This easy yeast roll recipe delivers restaurant-quality comfort food perfect for weeknight meals or holiday baking.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup warm milk (about 110°F)
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened, for brushing

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the warm milk, yeast, and sugar. Let this mixture sit for 5 to 10 minutes until it becomes foamy. This shows the yeast is active.
  2. Whisk the egg and the 1/4 cup of melted butter into the yeast mixture.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 cups of the flour and the salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a shaggy dough forms.
  5. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead for 5 to 7 minutes, adding the remaining 1/2 cup of flour as needed until the dough is smooth and elastic. It should be soft but not sticky.
  6. 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 30 minutes, or until it has doubled in size.
  7. Gently punch down the risen dough. Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a smooth ball.
  8. Arrange the dough balls in a greased 9×13 inch baking pan, leaving a small space between each roll for them to touch as they bake.
  9. Cover the pan loosely and let the rolls rise again in a warm place for 15 to 20 minutes. They should look puffy.
  10. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  11. Bake the rolls for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.
  12. While the rolls are still hot, melt the remaining 1/2 cup of butter. Brush the tops generously with the melted butter. Serve warm for the best homemade bread experience.

Notes

  • For garlic butter rolls, mix 1/2 cup melted butter with 2 cloves minced garlic and 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley. Brush this mixture over the hot rolls immediately after baking.
  • If you prefer Parker House Rolls, roll the dough into a rectangle, brush with melted butter, fold in half, and then slightly overlap the edges before placing them in the pan.
  • To achieve bakery style rolls, ensure your rising area is warm, which speeds up the process and makes the dough fluffier.

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