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Fluffy Dinner Rolls (Bakery-Style)
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Prep Time:
20 minutes
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Rise Time:
2 hours 30 minutes
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Bake Time:
18 minutes
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Yield:
Makes 12 rolls
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Ingredients
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- 3½ cups all-purpose flour (420g), plus extra for dusting
- 1 packet (2¼ tsp) active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm whole milk (240ml), 110°F
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (50g)
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (45g), melted and cooled
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 2 tablespoons melted butter for brushing
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Instructions
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- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let stand for 5 minutes until foamy and bubbly.
- Add the egg, melted butter, and salt to the yeast mixture. Whisk until well combined.
- Add 3 cups of flour and mix with a wooden spoon until a shaggy dough forms. Gradually add remaining flour until dough pulls away from sides of bowl.
- Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. The dough should pass the windowpane test.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with damp towel, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Punch down dough and turn onto lightly floured surface. Divide into 12 equal pieces (about 2.5 oz each).
- Shape each piece into a smooth ball by tucking edges underneath. Place on parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart.
- Cover with damp towel and let rise for 45 minutes until puffy and nearly doubled.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush tops with melted butter.
- Bake for 16-18 minutes until golden brown on top and internal temperature reaches 190°F (88°C).
- Brush warm rolls with remaining melted butter and serve immediately.
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🥐 Sarah’s Pro Tip
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The secret to bakery-level rolls is creating the perfect environment for rising. I place my covered bowl on top of the refrigerator or in an oven with just the light on – both create that ideal 75-80°F temperature that yeast loves.
If you’re in a hurry, you can do a quick rise by placing the bowl in an oven preheated to 200°F for 1 minute, then turned off. This cuts rising time in half while still developing great flavor!
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