If there’s one thing every table needs, it’s a batch of soft, buttery dinner rolls. Made with a brioche-style dough, these rolls bake up perfectly fluffy every time with a slight hint of sweetness. They’re soft, rich, and the perfect addition to your dinner table—especially for soaking up all the good stuff.
How to Make these Homemade Dinner Rolls?
- Mix warm milk, melted butter, and sugar. If using instant yeast, you can skip the proofing step and mix it right in. If using active dry yeast, you’ll need to dissolve it first before adding it to the dough.
- Combine with flour and salt. Using a dough hook or a wooden spoon, mix until the dough comes together. If using a stand mixer, allow the dough to knead for about 10 minutes and the dough no longer sticks to the sides of the bowl.
- Place in a oiled bowl and let it rise until doubles in size.
- Once it doubles in size, punch down the dough and cut in half then even size sections
- Roll into dough balls, then allow it to rise for another 45 minutes.
- Bake on 375 for 25 minutes or until golden and brown.
What you’ll need:
Here’s what you’ll need to make these soft and butter dinner rolls:
- All purpose flour: you can also use bread flour. This will yield a more chewier texture
- Milk: warm
- Butter: unsalted and melted
- Yeast: I like using instant dry yeast. Here’s my favorite.
- Sugar: this helps sweeten the rolls. You can also use honey.
- Salt: helps balance the rolls
- Egg: room temperature.
Why you’ll love these Dinner Rolls?
- Soft and fluffy with a perfectly tender crumb
- Buttery and flavorful without being heavy
- Perfect for holidays or any family dinner
- Great for make-ahead and reheating
- Crowd-pleasing they disappear fast
Active Dry Yeast vs. Instant Yeast
- Active Dry Yeast: Needs to be dissolved in warm water before use, has larger granules, and rises more slowly. Best for long fermentation.
- Instant Yeast: Can be mixed directly into dry ingredients, dissolves faster, and rises quicker. Ideal for same-day baking.
💡 Swap Tip: If using instant yeast instead of active, reduce the amount by about 25%.
Tips for making the best Dinner Rolls
- The milk temperature should be about 110degrees F. Warm to touch but not hot. If you think it’s too hot allow the milk to cool
- Rising time will vary depending on how cold your home is. I like to place mine in the oven with the light on.
Recipes to serve with?
- Delicious Creamy Cajun Pasta Recipe
- Easy Baked Ziti Recipe
- Easy Homemade Beef Stew Recipe
- Cozy Melt-In-Your-Mouth Red Wine Braised Short Ribs
More Appetizers to try
If you try these Soft, Buttery Dinner Rolls please be sure to leave a comment, and or tag me on Instagram @cookwithci. I would love to see your recreations and hear your thoughts.
Soft Dinner Rolls
Ingredients
- 3 cups all purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tsp Instant dry yeast
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 egg room temp
For serving
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
- flaky salt optional
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine warm milk, melted butter sugar and egg. Mix until combined. Pour in 1 cup of flour at a time and salt.
- Using a stand mixer attach the dough hook and knead beginning at a low speed then increase to medium. Knead for about 7-10 minutes or until the dough no longer sticks to the bowl. you can also do this by hand, it will just take a bit of elbow grease.
- Transfer the dough to a well floured surface and knead the dough for 2-3 more minutes until a smooth ball. Then add to a well oiled bowl and cover with a bowl cover and warm towel. Place in a warm place for 1 hour for the dough to double in size.
- Once the dough doubles, punch the dough to release the gas then transfer to a lightly floured surface. Cut the dough in half then into even sized sections.
- Begin rolling the sections into dough balls. Place the dough balls and cover. Allow them to rise another 30-45 minutes.
- While they rise, preheat the oven to 375°F degree oven and bake for 25 minutes and golden.
- Remove from the oven and brush with melted butter and top with flaky salt, if desired.
- Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
Milk temperature should be about 110°F. Warm to touch but not hot. If you think it’s too hot/warm allow it to cool.
Rising time will vary depending on how cold your home is. I like to place mine in the oven, with the oven light on.
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