SOFT BUTTERY DINNER ROLLS: The very best dinner rolls recipe with active dry yeast out there!

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.

Microwave milk until about 95 degrees.

In a bowl, mix a portion of flour, active dry yeast, and a little bit of sugar.

Add milk and water to the mixture and mix with hands to activate yeast.

Let the sponge sit for about 10 minutes.

In a separate bowl, keep sugar and salt separate from the egg and butter.

Add softened butter and egg to the bowl with flour.

Incorporate the sponge into the bowl and mix with a paddle attachment.

Switch to a whisk for gluten development and mix until smooth.

Oil a bowl and place the dough in it, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for about 30 minutes until doubled in size.

Fold the dough and let it rise again for about 30 minutes.

Turn the dough out onto a surface and divide into 12 pieces, shaping them into rolls.

Place the rolls into a greased 9x13 baking dish.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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