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Fluffy Homemade Dinner Rolls – Best Easy Butter Buns

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These fluffy homemade dinner rolls are soft, buttery, and irresistibly delicious. Quick and easy to make, they’re perfect for family dinners, holiday feasts, or any occasion that calls for comforting, fresh-baked bread.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups all-purpose flour (500g)
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (7g)
  • 1 cup warm milk (240ml, about 100°F)
  • 1/4 cup sugar (50g)
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter (60g), melted, plus 2 tablespoons (30g) for brushing
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon salt (6g)
  • Optional: 1 egg + 1 tablespoon milk for egg wash
  • Optional: Sesame or poppy seeds for topping

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine warm milk and active dry yeast. Add sugar and stir gently. Let sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
  2. Add melted butter, egg, and salt to the yeast mixture. Stir to combine.
  3. Gradually add flour, mixing until a shaggy dough forms. Switch to hands when dough thickens; it should be soft and slightly sticky.
  4. Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  5. Place dough back in the bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
  6. Punch down dough gently. Divide into 15 equal pieces and roll each into a ball. Arrange in a greased 9×13-inch pan, leaving space between rolls.
  7. Cover and let rise again for 30 minutes until rolls are puffy and nearly touching.
  8. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  9. Brush rolls with egg wash if desired. Bake for 20-22 minutes until golden brown and a thermometer reads 190°F in the center.
  10. Remove from oven and immediately brush tops with melted butter.
  11. Let rolls cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

For best results, let dough rise fully and handle gently when shaping. Use fresh yeast for optimal rise. Rolls can be made ahead and refrigerated overnight before baking. For variations, try whole wheat flour, garlic herbs, or cheese-stuffed centers. Rolls freeze well for up to 2 months.

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