12 Days of Baking: Homemade Dinner Rolls

12 Days of Baking: Homemade Dinner Rolls

There's nothing better than the aroma that fills the kitchen when baking homemade bread. Today's recipe was baked by our Customer Experience Specialist, Alyssa. This recipe features soft, fluffy, & buttery dinner rolls that are easy and quick to prep! Serve these dinner rolls as a side to any holiday meal or use them as buns for sliders made with holiday leftovers! 

 

Buttery Dinner Rolls in a Baking Dish

 

Ingredients:

  • 4 cups Fairhaven Mill Organic All-Purpose White Flour
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
  • 1 cup warm milk (about 110°F or 43°C)
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 large egg

Instructions:

  1. Activate the Yeast:
    • In a bowl, combine warm milk and sugar. Sprinkle the yeast over the mixture and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
  2. Prepare the Dough:
    • In a large mixing bowl, combine the Fairhaven Mill organic all-purpose flour and salt. Make a well in the center.
    • Pour the activated yeast mixture into the well, followed by melted butter and the egg.
  3. Knead the Dough:
    • Mix the ingredients until a dough forms. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes, or until it becomes smooth and elastic.
  4. First Rise:
    • Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until it doubles in size.
  5. Shape the Rolls:
    • Punch down the risen dough and turn it out onto a floured surface. Divide it into 12 equal portions and shape each portion into a round ball.
  6. Second Rise:
    • Place the shaped rolls in a greased baking dish, leaving a small gap between each. Cover them and let them rise for another 30-45 minutes.
  7. Preheat the Oven:
    • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  8. Bake:
    • Bake the rolls for 15-20 minutes or until they are golden brown on top.
  9. Brush with Butter:
    • While the rolls are still warm, brush the tops with additional melted butter for a soft and shiny finish. (Pro Tip: use honey butter for a sweet & savory taste!)
  10. Serve:
    • Allow the rolls to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy the warm, fluffy goodness of these classic dinner rolls made with local organic flour from Fairhaven Mill!

Happy Baking!

- The Fairhaven Mill Team

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