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1-Hour Soft and Buttery Dinner Rolls Recipe

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These 1-hour soft and buttery dinner rolls are fluffy, tender, and perfect for any meal. Made with a combination of water, milk, honey, and yeast, these rolls rise quickly and bake to a golden brown with a delicious buttery finish. Ideal for beginner bakers looking for a quick bread recipe that delivers bakery-quality softness and flavor.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter (plus extra for brushing)
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons honey

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon active-dry yeast
  • 3 1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt

Instructions

  1. Prep your oven and baking dish. Heat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside to prepare for the rolls.
  2. Heat the liquids. In a microwave-safe bowl or a saucepan, combine the water and melted butter, then add the milk and honey. Heat the mixture to about 110°F, microwaving first for 1 minute, then in 15-second increments, stirring until warm but not hot.
  3. Add yeast. Pour the warm liquid mixture into the bowl of a stand mixer. Sprinkle the yeast evenly over the liquid, stir briefly with a fork, and let it sit for 5 minutes until the yeast becomes foamy, indicating it is activated.
  4. Add dry ingredients. Add 3 1/2 cups of the flour and the salt to the yeast mixture.
  5. Mix the dough. Using the stand mixer’s dough hook attachment, mix on medium-low speed until combined. Add the remaining flour in 1/4 cup increments if the dough is too sticky, up to a total of 4 cups, until the dough pulls away from the bowl sides and is only slightly sticky. Continue mixing for 4-5 minutes until the dough is smooth.
  6. Let the dough rise. Shape the dough into a ball and place it in a greased bowl. Cover with a damp towel or paper towel and let it rise for 15 minutes.
  7. Form the rolls. Gently punch down the dough and divide it into 15 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a ball and arrange them in the greased baking dish. Cover again with a damp towel and let rise for another 15-20 minutes.
  8. Bake. Remove the cover and bake the rolls for 15 minutes or until they are lightly golden brown and cooked through.
  9. Brush with butter. Transfer the baking dish to a cooling rack and brush the warm rolls generously with melted butter for a shiny, soft crust.
  10. Serve warm. Enjoy these soft and buttery dinner rolls fresh from the oven for the best flavor and texture.

Notes

  • You can knead the dough by hand instead of using a stand mixer by mixing the ingredients in a large bowl, then turning the dough onto a floured surface and kneading for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  • Make sure your liquids are warm around 110°F to properly activate the yeast without killing it.
  • Use a kitchen thermometer to check the temperature for best yeast activation results.
  • If the dough is too sticky, add flour gradually until it reaches the right consistency, but do not exceed 4 cups total to keep rolls soft.
  • Brush with additional melted butter right after baking for extra flavor and softness.

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