Soft Buttery Dinner Rolls
Pillowy, golden yeast rolls brushed with melted butter and a pinch of flaky salt. Make them ahead and bake fresh for any holiday table or weeknight soup dinner.
- Prep
- 30 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Total
- 50 min
- Serves
- 12
Warm milk wakes up the yeast, but if it is hotter than 120°F it can kill it, so test with a thermometer. To make ahead, shape the rolls, cover the pan and refrigerate overnight, then let them rise at room temperature for 45 minutes before baking.
Method
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Stir the warm milk, yeast and a spoonful of the sugar in a large bowl and let it foam for .
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Whisk in the remaining sugar, egg and 1/4 cup melted butter. Add the flour and salt and stir into a shaggy dough.
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Knead on a lightly floured counter for , until smooth and elastic. Place in an oiled bowl, cover and let rise for , until doubled.
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Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces and roll each into a smooth ball. Arrange in a buttered 9 by 13 inch pan.
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Cover and let rise for , until puffy, while the oven heats to 375°F (190°C).
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Bake for , until deep golden brown.
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Brush the hot rolls with the remaining 2 tablespoons melted butter, sprinkle with flaky salt and serve warm.
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