Soft and Fluffy Dinner Rolls🥗 Side
Pillowy homemade dinner rolls brushed with melted butter. Nothing beats warm bread from the oven.
By Sarah Chen, Home Cook Enthusiast
The best side dishes do not just fill space on the plate — they earn their spot. This soft and fluffy dinner rolls is exactly that kind of recipe: simple enough to make on a busy weeknight, flavorful enough to hold its own next to any main course, and satisfying in a way that makes you reach for seconds.
Take your time with each step and trust the process. The flavors build on each other as you cook, and rushing through will cost you the depth that makes this dish special. A little patience in the kitchen always pays off.
This pairs well with almost any protein, from a simple roasted chicken to grilled steak or baked salmon. Make extra — it reheats well and having a ready-made side dish in the fridge makes weeknight cooking significantly easier.
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
- 1 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup warm milk
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp melted butter for brushing
Instructions
- Combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let stand 5 minutes until foamy.
- Add melted butter, egg, salt, and 2 cups flour. Mix until combined.
- Gradually add remaining flour, kneading until smooth and elastic (about 5 minutes).
- Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1 hour until doubled.
- Punch down dough. Divide into 12 equal pieces, shape into balls.
- Place in a greased 9x13 pan. Cover and let rise 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Bake 18-22 minutes until golden.
- Brush tops with melted butter immediately. Serve warm.
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