Description
Warm, soft, and buttery, these fluffy bread rolls are the kind of irresistible comfort food you’ll want to make again and again. Perfect for any gathering, dinner, brunch, or casual lunch, they complement everything from hearty soups to savory roasts and sweet jams. Made with everyday pantry ingredients, this easy recipe is ideal for beginners and experienced bakers alike. Whether you’re looking for breakfast ideas, dinner rolls, or just a homemade bread fix, these rolls check every box—quick, fluffy, and freezer-friendly.
Ingredients
1 cup warm milk
2 and 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
3 cups all-purpose flour (or bread flour)
1 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1 egg (for egg wash)
1 tablespoon milk or water (for egg wash)
Instructions
1. Combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast in a small bowl. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until frothy.
2. In a large bowl, mix flour and salt. Add beaten egg and butter. Pour in the activated yeast mixture.
3. Stir until a shaggy dough forms.
4. Knead the dough for 8–10 minutes by hand or 5–6 minutes using a stand mixer until smooth and elastic.
5. Transfer to a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 to 1.5 hours or until doubled.
6. Punch down dough and divide into 12 equal portions. Shape into balls and place on a parchment-lined baking tray.
7. Cover and let rise again for 30–45 minutes until puffy.
8. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Brush rolls with egg wash.
9. Bake for 18–22 minutes or until golden brown and hollow-sounding when tapped.
10. Cool slightly before serving warm.
Notes
Be careful not to add too much flour during kneading; the dough should feel soft and slightly tacky, not dry.
Use a kitchen scale to divide the dough evenly for uniform rolls.
Rolls freeze beautifully—just thaw and reheat in the oven for fresh-baked flavor any time.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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