Soft, buttery, fluffy Dinner Rolls are a classic side for any meal. Baked to a tempting golden brown, these rolls can be served plain, with butter, or even as sandwich bread!
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Instructions
In the bowl of a stand mixer, fitted with a whisk attachment, combine the warm milk, warm water, 2 tsp of sugar, and yeast. Whisk together on low speed until just incorporated.
Turn the mixer off and let the mixture proof for 5 minutes, until bubbly and frothy. Once proofed, add in the remaining sugar, eggs, honey and salt. Whisk to combine.
Swap the mixer attachment to a dough hook and add in the flour. Knead until just combined. Add in the butter and knead for 10 minutes, until a soft dough has formed.
Once kneaded, transfer the dough into a separate greased bowl. Lightly spray the top of the dough with baking spray, then cover with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel. Let the dough rise until it has doubled in size.
Once the dough has risen, turn it out onto a clean, lightly floured surface. Press the dough out into a fairly equal rectangle that is about 3⁄4” thick and 8x9” in size. Cut into 12 equal pieces. Fold the corners of the cut out pieces into the center, then pinch into a tight ball. Roll the dough balls to make them more smooth.
Transfer the rolled dough balls into a greased 9x13” baking dish. Let them rise for about 30 minutes, until doubled in size. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Once the rolls have risen, place the baking dish into the preheated oven on the center rack. Bake for 25 minutes, until golden.
Once baked, remove from the oven. You may brush the baked rolls with melted butter if desired. Serve while warm.
Notes
Liquid Temperature: When working with yeast-based recipes such as this one, it is very important to have the liquids at the correct temperature. If the liquids are too hot, they will kill the yeast. If they are too cold, the yeast won’t activate, preventing the rolls from rising properly. The ideal temperature is between 105°F - 110°F. For reference, this is warmer than body temperature, but not unpleasantly hot.
Butter Temperature: For best results, make sure you have room-temperature butter for this recipe. The butter should be soft enough to be easily pliable, but still firm enough to hold its shape. To get this consistency, set your butter out about an hour before starting this recipe.
Window-Pane Test: You’ll know your dough is kneaded enough when you can take a small piece about the size of a golf ball and stretch it out thinly enough to see light through it. If the dough tears or breaks before you can stretch it that thin, that means you need to keep kneading!
Heating the Rolls: These are just best served while warm. You may reheat the rolls in the microwave for a few seconds to refresh before serving them, if needed.