There’s nothing better than freshly baked dinner rolls—soft, warm, and buttery. These homemade rolls are light, fluffy, and perfect for any meal. Whether you’re serving them with dinner or enjoying them as a snack, this recipe guarantees bakery-quality results at home.
🧾 Ingredients You’ll Need
- 1½ cups (375 ml) warm whole milk
- ⅓ cup (75g) sugar
- 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
- 1¼ teaspoons salt
- 4 tablespoons (57g) unsalted butter
- 4 cups (480g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon melted butter (for brushing)
- A pinch of kosher salt (optional topping)
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Method
🔥 Step 1: Activate the Yeast
In a bowl, mix warm milk and sugar.
Add yeast and let it sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
👉 This means your yeast is active.
🧈 Step 2: Add Butter and Salt
Add softened butter and salt to the mixture.
Stir until combined.
🌾 Step 3: Form the Dough
Gradually add flour and mix until a soft dough forms.
👉 The dough should be slightly sticky but manageable.
✋ Step 4: Knead the Dough
Knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
👉 Proper kneading = soft rolls.
⏳ Step 5: First Rise
Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for 1–1.5 hours
or until doubled in size.
🔄 Step 6: Shape the Rolls
- Punch down the dough
- Divide into equal pieces
- Shape into small balls
Place them in a baking tray close together.
⏳ Step 7: Second Rise
Cover and let them rise again for 30–40 minutes
👉 This makes them extra fluffy.
🔥 Step 8: Bake
Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 18–22 minutes
until golden brown.
🧈 Step 9: Final Touch
Brush warm rolls with melted butter and sprinkle a little salt.
🍽️ Step 10: Serve
Serve warm and enjoy 😊
Perfect with:
- Butter
- Soup
- Jam
- Honey
💡 Extra Tips
- Use warm milk (not hot) to activate yeast
- Don’t skip the second rise
- Brush butter immediately after baking for shine
- Store in airtight container to keep soft
❓ Quick FAQ
Why didn’t my rolls rise?
👉 Yeast may be inactive or milk was too hot.
How to make them extra soft?
👉 Knead properly and don’t overbake.
Can I make ahead?
👉 Yes, refrigerate dough after first rise.
✅ Final Thoughts
These dinner rolls are soft, fluffy, and incredibly easy to make. Once you try them, you’ll never want store-bought rolls again!
