Are you ready to level up your dinner game? Give your guests something to talk about (besides your questionable dance moves) with these super soft dinner rolls! They are fluffy, buttery, and basically the bread equivalent of a warm hug. So, let’s dive in and get those rolls rising – and yes, I mean both the dough and your spirits!
Soft Dinner Rolls
These dinner rolls will practically disappear off your dinner table faster than you can say, “Who ate all my bread?” Let’s whip up a batch that will make you the star of the show — or at least the star of the dinner table!
Ingredients:
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (that’s about one packet)
- 1 cup warm water (about 110°F or 43°C)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 ½ to 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg (optional, but why not?!)
Instructions:
- In a small bowl, combine the warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it’s foamy. This is your yeast getting all excited — let’s not ruin that party!
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter and salt. Once the yeast is bubbly, stir it into this mixture like you’re mixing a potion (just with more flour and less smoke).
- Add 3 ½ cups of flour and the egg if using, and mix until a dough forms. If it’s too sticky, add more flour, a little at a time. You want a dough that’s soft but not a sticky monster.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-10 minutes until it’s smooth and elastic. Think about that bread workout you’ve been avoiding at the gym!
- Place the kneaded dough in a greased bowl, cover it and let it rise in a warm place. It should double in size in about an hour — just like your ambition every New Year’s Eve!
- Once puffed and pretty, punch it down (yes, literally) to release those pesky air bubbles. Divide into 12-15 pieces, roll them into balls, and place them in a greased baking pan. Let them rise again for about 30 minutes – they’re such divas!
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the rolls for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Your house will smell amazing, and your stomach will start doing the happy dance.
- Brush them with melted butter as soon as they come out of the oven because we all know butter makes everything better. Enjoy!
These soft dinner rolls are the ultimate crowd-pleaser. Trust me, when these little beauties are served, everyone will want to be your best friend — or at least your dining companion. So roll up your sleeves and let’s get baking!