How to Make Classic Dinner Rolls - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the smell of freshly baked dinner rolls wafting through the kitchen, filling the air with warm, comforting aromas. Classic dinner rolls are a staple at any gathering or family meal, and for good reason. These soft, fluffy rolls are a perfect accompaniment to any main dish, from roast chicken to hearty stews. Baking a batch of classic dinner rolls from scratch not only fills your home with a sense of warmth and comfort, but also provides the satisfaction of creating ...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour, divided, or as needed
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 (.25 ounce) envelope Fleischmann's RapidRise Yeast
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup milk
  • ¼ cup water
  • 2 tablespoons butter, plus more for brushing

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Additional Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 rolls

  • Combine 3/4 cup flour, sugar, undissolved yeast, and salt in a large bowl.
  • Heat milk, water, and 2 tablespoons butter in a saucepan until very warm (120 degrees to 130 degrees F).
  • Add warm milk mixture to the flour mixture. Beat for 2 minutes on medium speed of an electric mixer, scraping the bowl occasionally. Add 1/4 cup flour; beat for 2 minutes at high speed. Stir in enough remaining flour to make soft dough.
  • Knead dough on a lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 8 to 10 minutes. Cover; let rest for 10 minutes.
  • Divide dough into 12 equal pieces.
  • Shape pieces into balls and place in a greased 8-inch round pan. Cover and let rise in warm, draft-free place until doubled in size, about 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Bake rolls in the preheated oven until golden brown on top, about 20 minutes.
  • Brush with melted butter if you like; serve warm and enjoy!
  • Nutrition

    108 cal.

    • Total Fat: 2g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 6mg
    • Sodium: 115mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 19g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Calcium: 16mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 38mg