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A bowl of golden, fluffy homemade dinner rolls nestled in a red cloth napkin, perfect for serving at holiday meals or family dinners.

Mel’s Perfect Dinner Rolls

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  • Author: Crystel Montenegro Home
  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Rise Time: 2 hours
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
  • Yield: 12 rolls 1x
  • Category: Thanksgiving

Description

These homemade dinner rolls are soft, fluffy, and buttery—perfect for any meal. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, they’re a delightful addition to your table.


Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ cups milk

  • ¼ cup water

  • ¼ cup (57 g) butter, softened or melted

  • 2 tablespoons (27 g) granulated sugar

  • 1 tablespoon instant or active dry yeast

  • 1 large egg

  • 1 ¼ teaspoons salt

  • 4 ¼ to 4 ½ cups (604-639 g) all-purpose flour

  • Additional butter for brushing the tops


Instructions

  1. Warm the Milk: Heat the milk until bubbles form around the edges and it starts to steam.​

  2. Combine Ingredients: Pour the warm milk into a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook. Add the water, butter, and sugar. Let the mixture cool until warm to the touch.​

  3. Activate Yeast: Stir in the yeast and let it rest for 5-7 minutes until foamy.​

  4. Mix Dough: Add the egg, salt, and 3 ¾ cups of flour to the mixer. Mix, adding additional flour gradually, until the dough clears the sides of the bowl and forms a soft, sticky ball.

  5. Knead: Knead the dough for 5-6 minutes until soft and smooth.​

  6. First Rise: Let the dough rise in a warm spot until doubled, about 1 hour.​

  7. Shape Rolls: Grease a 9×13-inch pan. Punch down the dough and divide it into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball and place them in the prepared pan.​

  8. Second Rise: Cover and let the rolls rise until doubled and puffy, with sides touching.​

  9. Bake: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the rolls for 15-20 minutes until golden on top.

  10. Finish: Brush the tops of the rolls with melted butter immediately after removing them from the oven.​


Notes

These rolls are best enjoyed warm and can be paired with butter, jam, or your favorite spread.
credit: Mel’s Kitchen Cafe


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 roll
  • Calories: 231
  • Fat: 5.5g
  • Carbohydrates: 37.9g
  • Protein: 6g