Soft and Fluffy Dinner Rolls Recipe

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup (59 grams) lukewarm water (100 to 110°F)
• 1 cup (237 grams) warm milk (100 to 110°F)
• 1 tablespoon (14 grams) unsalted butter, melted, plus more for greasing
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 2 tablespoons (25 grams) granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons fine sea salt
• 2 1/4 teaspoons (1 packet) instant yeast
• 4 1/2 cups (572 grams) bread flour
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• Melted butter
• Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling

Instructions

1. 1

   Mix Dough Ingredients: Combine lukewarm water, warm milk, 1 tablespoon melted butter, 2 lightly beaten eggs, sugar, salt, and instant yeast in the bowl of a stand mixer.

2. 2

   Add Initial Flour: Add 2 cups (254 grams) of bread flour and stir with a wooden spoon until a rough, shaggy dough forms.

3. 3

   Knead Dough: Attach the dough hook and mix on medium-low speed while gradually adding the remaining flour. Knead until dough forms a mass, then increase speed to medium-high and knead for 4 to 5 minutes until soft, smooth, elastic, and slightly tacky.

4. 4

   First Rise: Lightly grease a large bowl with cooking spray, place the dough inside, and cover lightly with plastic wrap or a kitchen towel. Let it rise at room temperature for about 1 hour to 90 minutes until doubled in size and puffy.

5. 5

   Prepare Baking Pan: Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan with butter. Deflate the dough gently.

6. 6

   Shape Rolls: Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces using a bench scraper, knife, or pizza cutter. Shape each piece into a smooth ball and arrange them evenly in the prepared pan.

7. 7

   Second Rise: Cover the rolls lightly with plastic wrap and let them rise for about 1 hour until doubled in size.

8. 8

   Preheat Oven: Heat the oven to 375°F.

9. 9

   Apply Egg Wash and Bake: Brush the rolls gently with the beaten egg. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.

10. 10

    Finish and Serve: Brush the hot rolls with melted butter and sprinkle with flaky sea salt. Serve warm. Store leftovers in an airtight container or zip-top bag for up to 3 days.