Ingredients
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
1 cup warm milk (about 110°F)
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
2 tablespoons melted butter (for brushing after baking)
Instructions
Activate the Yeast
In a large bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
Make the Dough
Add melted butter, salt, egg, and 2 cups flour. Mix until combined. Gradually add remaining flour until a soft dough forms.
Knead the Dough
Knead on a floured surface for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
First Rise
Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Shape the Rolls
Punch down dough and divide into 12 equal portions. Shape into balls and place in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish or sheet pan.
Second Rise
Cover and let rise for 30 minutes until puffy.
Bake
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake for 18–22 minutes until golden brown.
Finish
Brush warm rolls with melted butter and serve.
Notes
Cooking Tips
- Use warm milk, not hot, to avoid killing the yeast.
- For extra soft rolls, do not over-flour the dough.
- Cover rolls loosely with foil if browning too quickly.
- Brush with butter immediately after baking for a glossy finish.
Variations
- Garlic Rolls: Add garlic powder to melted butter topping.
- Honey Butter Rolls: Replace sugar with honey and brush with honey butter.
- Herb Rolls: Add dried rosemary or thyme to dough.
- Whole Wheat Rolls: Substitute half the flour with whole wheat flour.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes + 1 hour 30 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g