Classic Soft Dinner Rolls

5 from 5 votes

These classic dinner rolls are the perfect easy side to any dinner! They will be a staple at holidays like Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter. They’re also great for game day parties and potlucks. The smell of the dough rising and baking will fill your home with a deliciously comforting aroma.

Course bread, Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword classic dinner rolls, dinner rolls, soft rolls

Prep Time 30

Cook Time 15

Rising time 1 30

Servings rolls

Calories 139kcal

Author Robin Donovan

Ingredients

3 tablespoons sugar
1 packet instant yeast
1 ⅓ cups warm milk between 100°F and 110°F
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour plus more for kneading if needed
1 teaspoon salt
¼ cup butter cut into small pieces
2 tablespoons melted butter optional, for topping
Garlic salt optional, for garnish

Instructions

Mix together the sugar, yeast, and warm milk in a bowl, let sit for at least 5 minutes, it should foam.
Add in 2 to 2 ½ cups of the flour, salt and mix until everything is well combined.
Add in the cut up butter and combine with the rest of the dough, add more flour ¼ cup at a time until dough is just slightly sticky to the touch.
Knead for 10 minutes.
Let sit in a warm place for at least 45 minutes, it should just about double in size.
Separate into 15 even pieces, roll into balls, place evenly in your casserole dish, let rest in a warm place for at least another 45 minutes..
Grease your casserole dish and preheat your oven to 375℉.
Bake for 15-20 minutes
Brush on the melted butter and garlic salt, if using, before enjoying with your favorite dinner!

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Notes

These rolls store well at room temperature for 3 to 4 days. If possible, don’t add the melted butter on top of ones you’re planning on saving for later. They will still save well with the melted butter, but will look better if you don’t add it before storing them. You can always add the butter before reheating the rolls for serving.

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