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Tender Perfect Dinner Rolls

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These tender perfect dinner rolls are soft, fluffy, and buttery, making them ideal for cozy family meals, potlucks, and holiday feasts. They are easy to make with simple ingredients and deliver nostalgic comfort in every bite.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups (480 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (240 ml) warm whole milk (about 110°F / 43°C)
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons (one packet) active dry yeast
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 4 tablespoons (57 g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon honey (optional)

Instructions

  1. Activate the yeast (10 minutes): In a large mixing bowl, combine warm milk (about 110°F/43°C), sugar, and active dry yeast. Stir gently and let sit until foamy and bubbly.
  2. Mix the dough (5 minutes): Add melted butter, honey, eggs, and salt to the yeast mixture. Gradually add flour, one cup at a time, stirring with a wooden spoon or stand mixer with dough hook on low speed until dough starts coming together but is slightly sticky.
  3. Knead the dough (8-10 minutes): Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic. If using a stand mixer, knead on medium speed. Dough should spring back when pressed lightly.
  4. First rise (1 hour): Place dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with damp towel or plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm, draft-free spot until doubled in size.
  5. Shape the rolls (10 minutes): Punch down dough gently to release air. Divide into 12 equal portions (~60 grams each). Shape each into a smooth ball by tucking edges underneath. Place evenly spaced on greased baking sheet or round cake pan.
  6. Second rise (30-40 minutes): Cover rolls loosely and let rise again until puffy and nearly doubled.
  7. Bake (18-22 minutes): Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake rolls until golden brown and a skewer inserted comes out clean.
  8. Finish with butter (5 minutes): Brush warm rolls with melted butter immediately after removing from oven.

Notes

Use warm milk at about 110°F to activate yeast properly. Knead just enough to develop gluten but keep dough tender. Do not skip the second rise for best texture. Brush rolls with butter right after baking for a soft crust. Tent with foil if rolls brown too quickly.

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