Description
These soft and fluffy Amish Dinner Rolls are a classic homemade bread perfect for any meal. Made with simple ingredients like flour, milk, butter, and eggs, these rolls have a tender crumb and a slightly sweet flavor. They are easy to prepare and ideal for family dinners, holidays, or whenever you crave warm, homemade bread.
Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup whole milk (Warmed to about 100°F / 38°C)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (Melted)
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- Warm the milk: Warm the milk in a small saucepan over low heat until it reaches about 100°F (38°C). Avoid boiling to prevent killing the yeast.
- Activate the yeast: In a large mixing bowl, combine the warmed milk, granulated sugar, and active dry yeast. Let the mixture sit for 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy, indicating the yeast is active.
- Add butter and eggs: Stir in the melted butter and eggs into the yeast mixture, mixing well with a whisk or wooden spoon to combine all the wet ingredients thoroughly.
- Mix in dry ingredients: Gradually add the all-purpose flour and salt to the wet mixture, stirring continuously until a soft dough forms.
- Knead the dough: Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead it by hand for 5-7 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic, which helps develop the gluten structure.
- First rise: Place the kneaded dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel, and set it in a warm place. Allow it to rise for about 1 hour or until the dough has doubled in size.
- Shape the rolls: Punch down the risen dough to release air bubbles. Divide it into 12 equal pieces and shape each into a ball. Arrange them on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing each roll about 1 inch apart.
- Second rise: Cover the shaped rolls with a kitchen towel and let them rise again for 30 minutes until puffy.
- Preheat the oven: While the rolls are rising, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Bake the rolls: Bake the rolls in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until they turn golden brown on top.
- Finish with butter: Remove the rolls from the oven and immediately brush the tops with melted butter to add flavor and a glossy finish. Serve warm.
Notes
- Make sure the milk is warm but not hot to properly activate the yeast.
- Use fresh yeast for best results; expired yeast may not rise well.
- For softer rolls, you can substitute half of the all-purpose flour with bread flour.
- Allow the rolls to cool slightly before slicing to prevent tearing.
- You can freeze baked rolls for up to 2 months; reheat before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (approx. 60g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Amish dinner rolls, soft rolls, homemade bread, yeast rolls, easy bread recipe
