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The Ultimate Soft & Fluffy Dinner Rolls with Optional Garlic Butter Glaze

A plate piled high with freshly baked, golden brown dinner rolls brushed with a shiny glaze, showing soft interior texture.
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Bake soft, buttery yeast dinner rolls that melt in your mouth. This recipe yields pillowy bread perfect as a side dish for any meal or holiday gathering.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup warm milk (105°F to 115°F)
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
  • 1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted (for brushing)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder (optional for glaze)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional for glaze)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the warm milk and yeast. Let stand for 5 minutes until foamy.
  2. Add the sugar, egg, 1/4 cup melted butter, and salt to the yeast mixture. Whisk until combined.
  3. Gradually add the flour, mixing until a soft dough forms.
  4. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead for 6 to 8 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
  5. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turning once to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a clean towel. Let the dough rise in a warm place for 60 to 90 minutes, or until doubled in size.
  6. Gently punch down the risen dough. Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a smooth ball.
  7. Arrange the dough balls in a greased 9×13 inch baking pan, leaving a small space between each roll.
  8. Cover the pan loosely and let the rolls rise again in a warm place for 30 to 45 minutes, or until puffy.
  9. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  10. Bake the rolls for 15 to 18 minutes, or until golden brown on top.
  11. While the rolls are hot, prepare the glaze: In a small bowl, combine the remaining 1/4 cup melted butter, garlic powder, and parsley, if using.
  12. Brush the melted garlic butter mixture evenly over the tops of the warm rolls immediately after removing them from the oven.
  13. Serve the soft dinner rolls warm.

Notes

  • For a quicker rise, place the dough in an oven that has been turned off after warming it slightly.
  • If you prefer a sweeter roll, increase the sugar in the dough to 1/3 cup.
  • You can make these ahead; cover the unbaked rolls and refrigerate for up to 12 hours before baking. Add 5 minutes to the bake time if baking directly from the refrigerator.

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