Description
These Buttermilk Dinner Rolls are soft, fluffy and perfectly golden with a rich buttery flavor and tender crumb. They’re a delicious homemade dinner roll for family dinners, holiday meals and Sunday suppers, and that final brush of melted butter makes them even better served warm from the oven.
Ingredients
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- 3/4 cup warm buttermilk (about 110°F)
- 1/4 cup warm water (about 110°F)
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 3 1/4 to 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons melted butter, for brushing
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, stir together the warm buttermilk, warm water, sugar and yeast. Let the mixture stand for 5 to 10 minutes, until the yeast becomes foamy.
- Add the melted butter, salt, egg and 3 cups of the flour. Mix until a soft dough begins to form. Gradually add additional flour, about 1 tablespoon at a time, as needed until the dough is soft and manageable.
- Transfer the dough to a lightly floured work surface and knead for 8 to 10 minutes, until smooth and elastic. Alternatively, knead the dough in a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook for 5 to 6 minutes.
- Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl and cover with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel. Set it in a warm place and allow the dough to rise for 1 to 1½ hours, or until doubled in size.
- Gently punch down the risen dough and divide it into 12 equal portions. Shape each portion into a smooth ball and arrange the rolls in a greased 9 × 13-inch baking dish.
- Cover the baking dish and let the rolls rise for another 30 to 45 minutes, until noticeably puffy.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Bake the rolls for 18 to 22 minutes, until the tops are golden brown.
- Remove the rolls from the oven and immediately brush the tops with melted butter. Allow them to cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Rise Time: 1 hour, 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
