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

A stack of incredibly soft, golden-brown dinner rolls glistening with a sweet glaze, one roll pulled apart to show the fluffy interior.
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Bake incredibly soft, fluffy, and buttery yeast rolls from scratch. This recipe delivers comforting, bakery-style homemade bread that is far better than store-bought options, perfect for any family meal or holiday side dish.

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
  • 1 tablespoon honey (optional, for Texas Roadhouse style finish)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional, for Texas Roadhouse style finish)

Instructions

  1. Combine the warm milk and yeast in a large bowl. Let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes until foamy. This shows your yeast is active.
  2. Whisk the sugar, egg, and melted butter into the yeast mixture until combined.
  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 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 once to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a clean towel and let it rise in a warm place for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until doubled in size. This is your first rise.
  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 about 1 inch between them for spreading.
  9. Cover the pan loosely and let the rolls rise again in a warm spot for 30 to 45 minutes, or until puffy. This is your second rise.
  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. Brush the tops generously with the melted butter for a rich, buttery finish.
  13. For a Texas Roadhouse style finish, mix the melted butter with the optional honey and cinnamon. Brush this mixture over the hot rolls immediately after removing them from the oven.
  14. Serve your soft dinner rolls warm.

Notes

  • For quick dinner rolls, you can use slightly warmer milk (around 125°F) to speed up the initial yeast activation, but watch the dough closely during the second rise.
  • If you want make ahead dinner rolls, you can place the shaped rolls (after the second rise) covered in the refrigerator for up to 12 hours. Add 5-10 minutes to the baking time if baking directly from the fridge.
  • These rolls freeze well after baking. Cool completely, place in an airtight bag, and freeze for up to three months. Reheat in the oven or microwave.

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