Description
These One Hour Dinner Rolls are soft, fluffy, and golden brown, perfect for any meal. Made with simple ingredients and quick rising times, they offer a delightful homemade bread experience in just one hour.
Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon instant yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup warm milk (about 110°F/43°C)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of the all-purpose flour, sugar, instant yeast, and salt. Mix well to evenly distribute the dry ingredients.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the warm milk, melted butter, and egg until fully combined.
- Form Dough: Pour the milk mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until a soft dough begins to form.
- Add Remaining Flour: Gradually add the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, mixing until the dough is no longer sticky and easy to handle.
- Knead Dough: Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
- First Rise: Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let rest in a warm area for 10 minutes.
- Shape Rolls: Punch down the dough and divide it into 12 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a ball.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place each dough ball on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or lightly greased, spacing about 1 inch apart.
- Second Rise: Cover the rolls with the kitchen towel again and let them rise in a warm place for another 15 minutes.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) while the rolls finish rising.
- Bake Rolls: Bake the rolls for 15-20 minutes or until they turn golden brown on top.
- Optional Butter Brush: Remove from oven and brush the tops with additional melted butter for extra flavor and shine.
Notes
- Use warm milk (around 110°F/43°C) to activate the yeast properly without killing it.
- Do not add all the flour at once to prevent dry, dense rolls; add gradually until correct dough consistency is achieved.
- For softer rolls, brush with melted butter right after baking.
- If dough feels too sticky, dust hands and surface lightly with flour during kneading.
- Ensure your yeast is fresh to get a good rise within the short timeframe.
- Store leftover rolls in an airtight container to maintain freshness for up to 2 days.
- Reheat rolls in a warm oven or microwave to restore softness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: dinner rolls, quick bread rolls, yeast rolls, homemade bread, soft rolls, easy dinner rolls
