Homemade dinner rolls are a delightful addition to any meal, offering a warm, fluffy, and savory experience that can elevate even the simplest dishes. Whether you're hosting a dinner party, enjoying a family gathering, or simply craving a comforting meal, creating your own homemade dinner rolls can be a rewarding and enjoyable endeavor. With a few simple ingredients and a bit of patience, you can create light, airy dinner rolls that are sure to impress your taste buds and leave you feeling satisfied and content.
Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!
MY AUNT TERRIE'S FAMOUS HOMEMADE DINNER ROLLS (BEST EVER!)
Provided by Food Network
Time 2h55m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a heat-proof bowl, melt 1 stick of the butter in the microwave and allow it to cool.
- Add 1/4 cup warm (not hot) water, the yeast, and 2 tablespoons of sugar to a small bowl and stir slightly with fork. Set aside to proof.
- In a mixing bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, put 3 cups of the flour with the salt, eggs (preferably at room temperature), 1 cup warm (not hot) water, 1 cup sugar, and the cooled melted butter. Mix well.
- Add the yeast mixture and gradually add the remaining 2 cups of flour and keep beating. Cook's Note: You may not need the whole 5 cups of flour; the stickier (not runny) the dough, the lighter the rolls.
- Transfer the dough to a large bowl and pour about 1/4 cup of oil over the dough. Cover with a plate and let rise, at least double or more its original size, about 2 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- After the dough has risen, transfer it to a floured surface and knead it a little. Roll out the dough about 1/4-inch thick (or thinner). Let the dough rest a few minutes while you melt the other stick of butter. Use a cookie cutter and cut out rolls. Dip each roll in melted butter, fold in half and put them on a sheet pan. Arrange them close together, filling up the pan.
- Bake until nice and brown. Ovens vary, so maybe about 20 minutes.
- Take the pan out of oven and immediately brush the rolls with butter. Transfer them to a serving dish and serve.
BEST HOMEMADE DINNER ROLLS
These homemade dinner rolls, with a choice of 3 different toppings, compliment any holiday dinner and may even steal the show. Can't decide on just one topping? Try them all! Find more recipes at http://www.Bakerette.com
Provided by BakeretteJen
Categories Breads
Time 2h10m
Yield 12-24 rolls, 12-26 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, 1/4 cup sugar, yeast and salt.
- In a small saucepan, using a candy thermometer, heat the milk, water and butter to 120-130 degrees Fahrenheit. Add to dry ingredients. With an electric blender, beat on medium speed for 3 minutes. Add 2 eggs and beat on high speed for an additional 2 minutes. Gradually stir in remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky).
- On a lightly floured surface, knead the dough until smooth and elastic. (Kneading is a necessary step to ensure that bread dough rises properly.) Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top end of the dough. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size (about 1 hour). TIP: I heat the oven at 200 degrees Fahrenheit for 1 minute, turn off oven, and place the dough inside the oven to rise. (Don't forget to turn OFF the oven.).
- Punch down dough in the bowl. Turn onto a lightly floured surface. Divide into 24 portions and shape into balls. Divide the balls between 2 greased 13-inch x 9-inch baking pans. OR, on one muffin tin, place 2 shaped balls next to each other into each greased muffin cup to make 12 rolls.
- Cover with a clean, lightweight towel and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. Brush with lightly beaten egg white and sprinkle rolls with the topping of your choice (or all 3!),.
- Bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-15 minutes or until gold brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.
Tips:
- Activate the yeast properly: Ensure the water is between 105-115°F (40-46°C) to activate the yeast effectively. If the water is too hot, it will kill the yeast, and if it's too cold, the yeast will not activate properly.
- Proof the dough: Allow the dough to rise in a warm place for at least an hour, or until it has doubled in size. This step helps develop the dough's flavor and texture.
- Knead the dough thoroughly: Kneading helps develop the gluten in the dough, which gives the rolls their chewy texture. Knead for at least 5-10 minutes, or until the dough is smooth and elastic.
- Roll the dough evenly: When rolling out the dough, make sure to do it evenly so that the rolls are all the same size and shape. This will help them bake evenly.
- Let the rolls rise again before baking: After shaping the rolls, let them rise again for about 30 minutes, or until they have doubled in size. This second rise helps the rolls become light and fluffy.
- Bake the rolls at a high temperature: Bake the rolls at a high temperature (400°F or 200°C) for the first 10 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 350°F (175°C) for the remaining baking time. This helps the rolls get a crispy crust and a soft, fluffy interior.
- Brush the rolls with butter: As soon as the rolls come out of the oven, brush them with melted butter. This helps keep them moist and flavorful.
Conclusion:
Homemade dinner rolls are a delicious and versatile side dish that can be enjoyed with a variety of meals. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make light, fluffy, and flavorful rolls that will impress your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a special side dish, give these homemade dinner rolls a try!
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