4. Soft Dinner Rolls Dough
Ingredients (makes ~12 rolls):
3 ½ cups all-purpose flour (plus more for kneading)
1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeas1 cup warm milk (about 110°F / 43°C)
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 tsp salt
1 egg
¼ cup unsalted butter, softened (plus extra for brushing)
Instructions:
In a bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
In a large bowl, mix flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture, egg, and softened butter. Stir to combine, then knead by hand (8–10 minutes) or with a mixer (5–6 minutes) until dough is soft and smooth.
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm spot for 1–1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
Punch down the dough and divide into 12 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a ball and place them in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish or round pan.
Cover and let the rolls rise for another 30–45 minutes, until puffy.
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake rolls for 15–18 minutes or until golden on top.
Brush with melted butter while warm.
Optional: sprinkle with sea salt or garlic butter.
