1-Hour Soft and Buttery Dinner Rolls
These quick and easy dinner rolls are soft, fluffy, and buttery, perfect for any meal. With just one hour from start to finish, you can enjoy fresh, homemade rolls that everyone will love.
Equipment
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 measuring cups and spoons
- 1 wooden spoon or spatula
- 1 baking sheet
- 1 parchment paper (optional)
- 1 kitchen towel
- 1 rolling pin
- 1 plastic wrap or clean kitchen towel
Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 ¼ teaspoons) instant yeast
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup warm milk About 110°F/43°C.
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, instant yeast, sugar, and salt until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, mix the warm milk, melted butter, and egg until combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Using a wooden spoon or spatula, mix until the dough comes together.
- Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Knead the dough for about 5 minutes until it is smooth and elastic.
- Form the dough into a ball and place it in a lightly greased mixing bowl. Cover it with a kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm place for 10 minutes.
- After the dough has risen, punch it down gently and split it into 12 equal portions. Shape each portion into a small ball.
- Place the dough balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them apart. Cover with a kitchen towel and let them rise for an additional 10 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Once the rolls have risen, bake them in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until they are golden brown on top.
- Remove from the oven and brush the tops with additional melted butter if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
These rolls can be stored in an airtight container for a few days at room temperature.
You can also add herbs or garlic powder to the dough for extra flavor.
For a sweeter roll, consider sprinkling cinnamon sugar on top before baking.