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Classic Soft Dinner Rolls for Thanksgiving

Four fluffy, golden-brown dinner rolls brushed with a shiny glaze, resting on a white plate.
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Make tender, classic dinner rolls that are perfect for soaking up gravy at your holiday meal. This recipe is straightforward and yields soft, crowd-pleasing bread.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup warm milk (about 110°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
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened (for brushing)

Instructions

  1. Combine the warm milk and yeast in a large bowl. Let stand for 5 minutes until foamy. This activates the yeast.
  2. Stir the sugar, egg, melted butter, and salt into the yeast mixture.
  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 to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a clean towel. Let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, 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. Place the dough balls into a greased 9×13 inch baking pan, leaving about 1 inch between them.
  8. Cover the pan loosely and let the rolls rise again in a warm spot for 30 to 45 minutes, or until puffy.
  9. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  10. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.
  11. Immediately brush the tops of the hot rolls with the 2 tablespoons of softened butter.
  12. Serve warm.

Notes

  • For best results when making dinner rolls, ensure your milk is warm, not hot, to avoid killing the yeast.
  • If you are short on time, you can let the first rise happen in a slightly warmer spot, like inside a turned-off oven with the light on.
  • These rolls freeze well after cooling. Wrap tightly in foil and freeze for up to one month. Thaw overnight and reheat briefly.

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