FLUFFY HOMEMADE DINNER ROLLS | Complete Guide!

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

Whole wheat flour provides more fiber and nutrients.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier with unsaturated fats, while margarine can be more budget-friendly.

Measure 1/2 cup of warm water between 100 to 110°F and add 1 tablespoon of sugar, stir to dissolve.

Add 2 packets of active dry yeast to the warm water and set aside for 10 minutes to bloom.

Aerate 5 cups of all-purpose flour with a whisk and spoon it into a measuring cup.

Mix the flour with 1/4 cup of sugar and 1/2 tablespoon of kosher salt in a stand mixer bowl.

Add 1 1/2 cups of warm milk (between 100 to 110°F) and 1/4 cup of canola oil to the flour mixture.

Stir until no dry flour remains, then switch to a dough hook and knead for 7 minutes, adding flour if too wet.

Form the dough into a ball and place it in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for 1.5 hours until doubled in size.

Punch down the dough, fold it over, and turn it out onto a floured surface.

Divide the dough into 24 to 30 equal pieces and shape them into smooth balls.

Grease a 9x13 pan with butter and place the rolls seam side down in the pan.

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