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Sweet Dinner Rolls Recipe

These soft and fluffy sweet dinner rolls are the perfect addition to any meal. Lightly sweetened and brushed with melted butter, they're ideal for holidays, family dinners, or just because.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Resting Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 8 minutes
Servings: 12 Rolls
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour more if needed
  • 1 packet 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast
  • ¾ cup warm milk around 110°F
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter softened
  • ½ tsp salt
  • Optional: melted butter for brushing

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, combine warm milk and sugar. Stir in yeast and let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
  2. In a large bowl or mixer, combine flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture, egg, and softened butter. Mix until a dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1–1.5 hours or until doubled.
  4. Punch down dough and divide into 12–15 equal pieces. Shape into balls and place in a greased 9x13 baking pan.
  5. Cover and let rise again for 30–45 minutes.
  6. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake for 15–18 minutes until golden brown.
  7. Brush warm rolls with melted butter and serve.

Notes

For a richer flavor, use whole milk.
You can make the dough ahead of time and refrigerate overnight after the first rise.
These rolls freeze well—just thaw and reheat before serving.
Try adding a touch of honey to the butter for a sweet finish.