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The Ultimate Soft and Fluffy Homemade Dinner Rolls (Classic Buttery Recipe)

Close-up of six golden brown, soft dinner rolls baked together and generously brushed with a shiny honey or butter glaze.
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Make soft, fluffy, and buttery dinner rolls from scratch. This easy recipe delivers warm, tender rolls that taste much better than store-bought versions, perfect for any family meal or holiday side dish.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup warm milk (105°F to 115°F)
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened, for brushing
  • 1 tablespoon honey (optional, for Texas Roadhouse style finish)

Instructions

  1. Activate the yeast: In a large bowl, combine the warm milk and yeast. Let it stand for 5 minutes until foamy.
  2. Add the sugar, egg, and melted butter to the yeast mixture. Whisk briefly to combine.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 cups of the flour and the salt.
  4. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until a shaggy dough forms.
  5. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead for 6 to 8 minutes, adding the remaining 1/2 cup of flour as needed until the dough is smooth and elastic. It should be soft.
  6. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turning to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a clean towel. Let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until 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 them for rising.
  9. Cover the pan and let the rolls rise again for 30 to 45 minutes, or until puffy.
  10. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  11. Bake the rolls for 15 to 18 minutes, or until they are golden brown on top.
  12. While the rolls are still hot, melt the 1/2 cup of softened butter. If making the Texas Roadhouse style, stir the honey into the melted butter.
  13. Brush the tops of the hot rolls generously with the butter mixture. Serve warm.

Notes

  • For Texas Roadhouse Style Rolls: After brushing with butter, sprinkle a small amount of cinnamon sugar (1 teaspoon cinnamon mixed with 2 tablespoons sugar) over the tops while they are still hot.
  • If you are short on time, you can use this recipe for a quick rise by placing the dough in a slightly warm oven (turned off) with a pan of hot water on the rack below it.
  • You can make these rolls ahead. After the first rise, shape them, place them in the pan, cover, and refrigerate overnight. In the morning, let them warm up on the counter for 30 minutes before baking as directed.

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