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The Ultimate Soft and Buttery 1-Hour Dinner Rolls

A stack of six shiny, golden brown dinner rolls with a visible soft interior on one roll.
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You can make incredibly soft, fluffy, and buttery dinner rolls from scratch in about one hour. This easy yeast roll recipe uses basic ingredients to deliver warm, comforting homemade bread perfect for any meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup warm water (105-115°F)
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted, plus 2 tablespoons for brushing
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg, beaten with 1 tablespoon water (for egg wash)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the warm water and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
  2. Stir the sugar, 1/4 cup melted butter, and the beaten egg into the yeast mixture.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a shaggy dough forms.
  4. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead for 5 to 7 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
  5. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turning to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a clean towel and let it rise in a warm place for 30 minutes, or until doubled in size. This quick rise is key for 1-hour dinner rolls.
  6. Gently punch down the dough. Divide it 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 them for expansion.
  8. Cover the pan loosely and let the rolls rest for a second rise for 15 minutes. They will puff up slightly.
  9. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush the tops of the rolls lightly with the egg wash.
  10. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.
  11. Immediately after removing the rolls from the oven, brush the tops generously with the remaining 2 tablespoons of melted butter.
  12. Serve these soft dinner rolls warm.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, add 1 teaspoon of garlic powder to the melted butter you brush on top after baking for garlic butter rolls.
  • If your kitchen is cold, place the dough in the oven with just the light on to create a warm proofing spot.
  • These rolls are best eaten the day they are made, but you can store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days.

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