Soft Dinner Rolls

Soft Dinner Rolls

Introduction:

Soft, fluffy, and buttery, these dinner rolls are everything you could want in a bread roll. Perfect for pairing with any meal, they serve as a delightful accompaniment to soups and salads or can be enjoyed on their own with a dab of butter. This recipe will guide you through the steps to achieve bakery-quality rolls right in your own kitchen.

Ingredients:

• 500g all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 packet instant yeast (about 7g)
• 300ml warm milk
• 50g unsalted butter, melted
• 1 large egg

For the topping:

• 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
• Sesame seeds or poppy seeds (optional)

Method:

1. Dough Preparation: In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, and yeast. Add warm milk, melted butter, and the egg. Mix until a soft dough forms. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
2. First Rise: Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover it with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
3. Shaping: Punch down the risen dough and turn it out onto a floured surface. Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a ball and place in a greased baking dish.
4. Second Rise: Cover the shaped rolls with a clean kitchen towel and let them rise for another 30 minutes, until puffed up.
5. Baking: Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F). Brush the rolls with beaten egg and sprinkle with sesame or poppy seeds if using. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.

Conclusion: These soft dinner rolls are not only a treat to eat but also a joy to make. With their golden tops and tender texture, they’re sure to be a hit at any dining table. Serve them warm for the ultimate in comfort food, perhaps with a side of your favorite stew or simply smeared with butter.

Enjoy the process and the delightful aroma that fills your kitchen as these beautiful rolls bake to perfection!

Feel free to experiment with different shapes or add herbs like rosemary or thyme to the dough for an aromatic twist!