Description
These 1-Hour Soft and Buttery Dinner Rolls are perfect for any meal, delivering fluffy, tender bread with a rich buttery flavor. Made with simple ingredients and using a quick-rise method, these rolls bake up golden and soft in just one hour, making them ideal for last-minute dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- ½ cup milk
- 2 tablespoons honey
Dry Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
- 3 ½ to 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
For Finishing
- Extra melted butter, for brushing
Instructions
- Prepare Oven and Pan: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside to prepare for baking the rolls.
- Heat Liquids: In a microwave-safe bowl or saucepan, combine water, melted butter, milk, and honey. Warm the mixture to about 110°F, which is warm to the touch but not hot. Use 15-second intervals in the microwave or gently heat over medium-low on the stove, stirring occasionally to avoid overheating.
- Activate Yeast: Pour the warm liquid mixture into the bowl of a stand mixer. Sprinkle the active dry yeast evenly over the surface and stir lightly with a fork. Let the yeast activate for about 5 minutes until it becomes foamy, indicating it’s alive and ready to use.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Add 3 ½ cups of all-purpose flour and the fine sea salt to the yeast mixture, preparing the dough base.
- Mix and Knead Dough: Using the dough hook attachment, mix on medium-low speed until the ingredients combine. If the dough sticks to the sides of the bowl, add flour ¼ cup at a time, up to a total of 4 cups, until the dough pulls away from the bowl but remains slightly sticky. Continue mixing and kneading for 4-5 minutes until the dough becomes smooth. Shape it into a ball and transfer it to a greased bowl for rising.
- First Rise: Cover the bowl with a damp towel or paper towel and let the dough rise for 15 minutes, allowing the yeast to work and the dough to expand slightly.
- Shape Rolls: Gently punch down the risen dough to release air bubbles and divide it into 15 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a smooth ball and place them evenly in the prepared baking dish. Cover again and let the dough rise for another 15-20 minutes, allowing the rolls to puff up.
- Bake: Remove the cover and bake the rolls in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes or until they are lightly golden on top and fully cooked through.
- Brush with Butter: Once baked, transfer the baking dish to a wire rack and brush the warm rolls generously with melted butter for a rich, shiny finish.
- Serve: Serve the buttery dinner rolls warm for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Ensure the liquid mixture is warm but not hot to avoid killing the yeast.
- Adjust flour quantity as needed depending on humidity and dough stickiness.
- For softer rolls, you can brush melted butter before baking as well as after.
- These rolls freeze well; thaw and warm before serving.
- You can substitute honey with sugar if preferred.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Bread/Dinner Rolls
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: soft dinner rolls, buttery dinner rolls, quick bread rolls, homemade rolls, yeast rolls
