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Soft & Fluffy Dinner Rolls

These soft and fluffy dinner rolls are perfect for any occasion. Easy to make and freezer-friendly, they complement everything from holiday feasts to weeknight soups.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course bread
Cuisine American
Servings 22
Calories 140 kcal

Equipment

  • Stand mixer or hand mixer
  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring cups & spoons
  • - 2 (13x9") baking pans
  • - Kitchen towel

Ingredients
  

  • - ¼ cup sugar
  • - 1 ¼ oz packet active dry yeast
  • - 1¼ tsp salt
  • - 4½–5 cups all-purpose flour
  • - 1 cup milk whole or 2%
  • - ½ cup water
  • - 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • - 2 large eggs
  • - 1 egg lightly beaten (for brushing)

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, mix sugar, yeast, salt, and 2 cups of flour.
  • Heat milk, water, and butter to 120–130°F. Add to dry mix and beat for 3 minutes.
  • Add eggs. Beat on high for 2 minutes. Stir in remaining flour until dough is soft and slightly sticky.
  • Knead on floured surface 6–8 min. Place in greased bowl and let rise 1 hr until doubled.
  • Punch down. Divide into 24 balls. Place in greased pans. Let rise 30 min.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Brush with egg. Bake 10–15 min until golden. Serve warm.

Notes

- Bread flour adds chew
- Shape creatively: wreaths, knots, cloverleaf
- Freeze for up to 1 month after baking
Keyword soft dinner rolls