Soft Dinner Rolls
In short: Pillowy butter-brushed dinner rolls made with milk and one egg, baked together in a pan so they pull apart in soft, tender sides. It takes about 50 min in total and makes 12 servings.
- Prep
- 30 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Resting
- 1 h 45 min
- Total
- 50 min
- Servings
- 12
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Calories
- 210 kcal
Soft dinner rolls belong next to a roast, a pot of soup or a pile of mashed potatoes. This dough is enriched with milk, butter and an egg, which makes a tender crumb that stays soft for a couple of days. The rolls bake side by side in one pan, so their sides stay pale and pull apart easily. Brush them with butter as they come out of the oven.
Instructions
- Mix the flour, yeast, sugar and salt in a large bowl or stand mixer. Add the warm milk, softened butter and egg and mix to a rough dough.
- Knead for 8 to 10 minutes, until smooth, soft and slightly tacky. Shape into a ball, place in an oiled bowl, cover and let rise for 1 hour, until doubled.
- Grease a 23 x 33 cm (9 x 13 inch) baking pan. Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces, about 70 g (2.5 oz) each.
- Shape each piece into a smooth ball by cupping your hand over it and rolling it against the counter. Arrange the balls in 3 rows of 4 in the pan.
- Cover and let rise for 45 minutes, until puffy and touching each other.
- Heat the oven to 190°C (375°F) for the last 20 minutes of rising. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, until deep golden on top. The center of a roll should read 88°C (190°F).
- Brush the hot rolls with the melted butter and cool in the pan for 10 minutes before serving.
Tips
- To bake in the morning, shape the rolls the night before, cover the pan and refrigerate for up to 12 hours. Let them stand at room temperature for 45 minutes, then bake as usual.
- Weigh the dough pieces so all the rolls bake evenly, and cover the pan loosely with foil if the tops brown before the centers reach 88°C (190°F).
Questions and answers
How do I keep dinner rolls soft?
Brush them with butter straight from the oven, cool them in the pan and store them in a sealed bag. They stay soft for 2 days.
Can I freeze dinner rolls?
Yes. Freeze the baked, cooled rolls in a bag for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature and warm in a 160°C (325°F) oven for 8 minutes.
Can I use all-purpose flour for dinner rolls?
Yes. The rolls will be a little less chewy. Use the same weight, and add a tablespoon of milk if the dough feels stiff.
How long does it take to make Soft Dinner Rolls?
About 50 min in total: 30 min of preparation and 20 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Soft Dinner Rolls?
About 210 kcal per serving, with 6 g of protein, 32 g of carbohydrates and 6 g of fat. These values are estimates.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 210 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 32 g |
| Fat | 6 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 240 mg |
Estimated values, calculated from the ingredients.
