Soft & Fluffy Homemade Dinner Rolls

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Soft & Fluffy Homemade Dinner Rolls

These homemade dinner rolls are soft, fluffy, and lightly sweet with a buttery finish. Perfect as a side dish for soups, roasts, or tea-time, they are easy to prepare and freezer-friendly.

Ingredients

Dough

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour

  • 2 teaspoons yeast (instant or active dry)

  • 3 tablespoons sugar

  • 1¼ cups warm milk or water (110°F / 43°C)

  • ¼ cup vegetable or sunflower oil

  • 2 eggs

  • ½ teaspoon salt

For Brushing

  • 1 egg white + 2 tablespoons water

  • 2 tablespoons melted butter

Instructions

1. Activate Yeast

In a bowl, mix yeast and sugar. Add warm milk or water and let stand 5–7 minutes until foamy.

2. Mix Wet Ingredients

Add oil, eggs, and salt. Mix well.

3. Add Flour

Add flour gradually and mix until dough forms. Knead 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic.

4. First Rise

Place dough in a greased bowl. Cover and let rise 1 hour or until doubled.

5. Shape Rolls

Divide dough into 24 equal pieces. Shape into balls and place in a greased pan.

6. Second Rise

Cover and let rise 30–40 minutes.

7. Bake

Brush tops with egg wash.
Bake at 350°F (180°C) for 20–25 minutes until golden.

8. Finish

Brush immediately with melted butter after baking.

Optional Flavor Ideas

  • Cheese-filled (mozzarella or cheddar inside)

  • Garlic butter topping

  • Honey butter glaze

  • Sesame or poppy seed topping

Storage

  • Room temperature: up to 3 days

  • Freeze baked rolls: up to 2 months

  • Reheat before serving

Nutrition (per roll, approx.)

  • Calories: 160

  • Carbs: 24g

  • Protein: 4g

  • Fat: 5g

  • Sugar: 3g

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