Description
Fluffy dinner rolls showcase pure comfort without eggs, bringing warmth from traditional bakery techniques. Hearty wheat flour and simple ingredients create delectable rolls perfect for family meals and gatherings.
Ingredients
- 3 ¼ cups / 390 grams all-purpose flour
- 1 cup / 240 milliliters warm milk
- ¼ cup / 60 milliliters warm water
- ¼ cup / 50 grams unsalted butter
- 2 tbsps / 30 milliliters melted butter
- 2 tsps instant yeast
- ¼ cup / 50 grams granulated sugar
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- Yeast Activation: Whisk warm water with sugar and yeast until foamy, signaling active fermentation. Instant yeast can bypass this step.
- Dough Formation: Blend flour, remaining sugar, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Create a central cavity and integrate melted butter, warm milk, and activated yeast mixture. Knead vigorously on a flour-dusted surface or using a stand mixer with dough hook until achieving a smooth, elastic consistency, roughly 6-8 minutes.
- Primary Fermentation: Transfer dough to a greased container, cover with a damp cloth or plastic wrap. Position in a warm, draft-free zone, allowing the dough to potentially double in volume within 1-1.5 hours.
- Shaping and Secondary Proofing: Gently deflate the risen dough and partition into uniform segments. Shape each into smooth, rounded balls and arrange in a greased baking dish or on a parchment-lined tray. Loosely cover with a soft cloth, permitting a secondary rise of 30-40 minutes until puffy.
- Baking and Finishing: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake rolls until golden-brown, approximately 15-20 minutes. Immediately after removing from the oven, delicately brush with melted butter to enhance appearance and texture. Rest briefly before serving to maintain optimal warmth and freshness.
Notes
Activate Yeast Precisely: Ensure water temperature remains between 100-110°F to prevent yeast destruction while guaranteeing proper activation and optimal fermentation.
Knead with Consistency: Apply steady, rhythmic motions during kneading to develop gluten structure, creating soft and pillowy dinner rolls with perfect texture and elasticity.
Control Proofing Environment: Select a draft-free, warm space around 80-85°F for dough rising, using a slightly damp towel to maintain moisture and prevent surface drying.
Customize Dietary Variations: Substitute all-purpose flour with gluten-free blend or whole wheat flour, adjusting liquid quantities to maintain desired dough consistency and achieving similar tender results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 115 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg