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A basket of freshly baked golden brown dinner rolls.

How to Grow 3 Perfect Dinner Rolls

This recipe focuses on growing dinner rolls, which implies the process of making them from scratch, likely involving yeast and rising time. It aims to guide you through creating soft, fluffy dinner rolls perfect for any meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 3 rolls
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup warm milk
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • baking sheet

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, combine flour, yeast, sugar, and salt.
  2. Gradually add warm milk and melted butter, mixing until a shaggy dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  4. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
  5. Punch down the dough and divide it into three equal portions.
  6. Shape each portion into a smooth roll and place on a baking sheet.
  7. Cover and let rise for another 20 minutes.
Baking
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.

Notes

For extra flavor, brush the tops of the rolls with melted butter immediately after baking.