Name: Homemade Dinner Rolls
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Ingredients: 1 cup water, room temperature; 3 tsp dry yeast or bread machine yeast; 2 tbsp butter, softened; 1 egg; 3 1/4 cups bread flour (may substitute all-purpose flour); 1/4 cup sugar; 1 tsp salt; 2-3 tbsp Salted butter, melted, for brushing

Making your own dinner rolls is a great way to save money and impress your friends and family. These rolls are easy to make, and they taste better than anything you can buy in the store. Plus, you can customize them to fit your own preferences. In this tutorial, you will learn how to make homemade dinner rolls from scratch, and boy will they taste delicious!

Why You’ll Love Homemade Dinner Rolls Made By You

You control the ingredients – That’s right! No weird ingredients in these rolls.
Customize to your taste – Yes! You can add whatever you want to these rolls to make them taste different.
Save money – When you make rolls by hand, you save lots of money!
Impress your guests – After you tell your guests that these are homemade rolls, they will be super impressed.

Ingredients Needed for Dinner Rolls

Water – You’ll need water for this recipe!
Dry Yeast – Yeast makes the bread rise and gives it a nice texture.
Butter – A little butter will taste amazing on these rolls! Plus, it helps give them a soft and fluffy texture.
Egg – One egg helps bind the dough and adds a bit of richness to the rolls
Bread flour – This type of flour is perfect for making bread and rolls.
Salt – A little bit of salt helps enhance the flavors in the dough.
Sugar – Sugar helps activate the yeast and adds a touch of sweetness to the rolls

How to Make Dinner Rolls

In a small bowl, mix together your water and yeast. Allow it to proof for five minutes.
Any large bowl adds your butter, egg, flour, sugar, and salt. Mix well. Once your yeast is done proofing, add that in. Mix again.
Transfer your dough to a lightly floured flat surface.
Using a dough hook, or your hands, need for about five minutes until your dough ball is round and soft.
Cut your dough ball into 16 sections. Roll into small balls and set aside.
Pinch the bottom of your roll to make your role stay together (see process picture).
Allow your rolls to sit and rise for an additional 30 minutes. Cover with a clean dish towel.
While your rolls are rising, preheat your oven to 375°F.
Transfer your rolls (pinch side down) to a greased cookie sheet. You may need one large cookie sheet, or two small cookie sheets.
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until golden brown.
Once out of the oven, brush with your melted butter.

How to Store Dinner Rolls

Once your dinner rolls have cooled, you can store them in an airtight container for up to three days. Alternatively, you can freeze them for up to three months. To reheat frozen rolls, simply thaw them overnight in the refrigerator and then heat in the oven or microwave until warmed through.

What to Serve with the Rolls

These dinner rolls are delicious on their own, but they also make the perfect addition to any meal. Serve them as a side with roasted chicken or grilled steak or use them to make sandwiches for lunch. They also taste amazing slathered with some butter and jam for breakfast.

FAQs for Homemade Dinner Rolls

Can I substitute the bread flour for all-purpose flour?

While they may not be quite as fluffy, you can definitely substitute all-purpose flour for the bread flour. Just make sure to follow the same measurements listed in the recipe.

Can I add herbs or spices to the rolls?

Absolutely! Feel free to add some dried herbs or spices into the dough for added flavor. Just make sure to adjust the measurements of the other ingredients as needed.

Can I make these rolls gluten-free?

You can try using a gluten-free flour blend in place of the bread flour, but keep in mind that the texture and rising abilities may be affected. We recommend doing some research and finding a good gluten-free bread recipe specifically, rather than trying to adapt this one.

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