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Super Soft & Fluffy Dinner Rolls

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Quick Description

These dinner rolls are ultra-soft, pillowy, buttery, and have that perfect golden shiny top. Ideal for sandwiches, sliders, breakfasts, or serving with soups and curries.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 ¼ tsp instant yeast (1 packet)

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup warm milk (110°F / 43°C)
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 large egg

For Brushing

  • 2 tbsp melted butter (after baking)
  • Optional: 1 egg + 1 tbsp milk (egg wash for shine before baking)

Instructions

1. Activate Yeast (if using active dry)

Mix warm milk + 1 tbsp sugar + yeast.
Let it foam for 5–10 minutes.
(If using instant yeast, skip activation.)

2. Make the Dough

In a bowl, combine:

  • Flour
  • Remaining sugar
  • Salt

Add:

  • Melted butter
  • Egg
  • Yeast mixture

Mix until it forms a sticky dough.

3. Knead the Dough

Knead 8–10 minutes by hand or 5 minutes in a mixer.
The dough should become smooth, elastic, and slightly tacky.

4. First Rise

Place dough in a greased bowl and cover.
Let rise 1 to 1.5 hours until doubled in size.

5. Shape the Rolls

Punch down the dough.
Divide into 12–15 equal pieces.
Shape each into a tight ball by pulling edges under.

Place into a greased baking dish, slightly spaced apart.

6. Second Rise

Cover and let rise 30–45 minutes until puffy and touching each other.

7. Bake

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Brush tops with egg wash for deep shine.
Bake 18–22 minutes until golden brown.

8. Brush With Butter

As soon as you take them out, brush generously with melted butter to get that glossy, photo-perfect finish.

Tips for Perfect Rolls

✔ Warm milk — NOT hot
✔ Don’t add too much flour (keeps them soft)
✔ Knead until smooth
✔ Let dough rise fully for fluffy texture
✔ Butter after baking = shine + softness

Storage

  • Room temp: 3 days (covered)
  • Freeze: up to 2 months
  • Reheat: 10 seconds in microwave

Optional Variations

  • Garlic butter rolls: Brush with garlic butter after baking
  • Sweet rolls: Add extra 2 tbsp sugar
  • Milk bread style: Replace 2 tbsp flour with milk powder

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