Soft and Fluffy Air Fryer Dinner Rolls

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil reduces saturated fat while providing moisture.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water can be used for a dairy-free option.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: bread flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while bread flour can improve texture.

active dry yeast

🥗Healthier: instant yeast

💰Cheaper: fresh yeast

Instant yeast can be more convenient and has a longer shelf life.

Bloom the yeast by mixing it with 1/4 cup of warm water (between 100 to 110 degrees Fahrenheit) and 1 tablespoon of sugar. Let it sit for 10 minutes.

Measure out 2 cups and 1/4 cup (281 grams) of bread flour using a scale.

Add the remaining sugar and 1 teaspoon of salt to the flour and mix.

After 10 minutes, check the yeast mixture; it should have bloomed and filled up the cup.

Combine the yeast mixture with the flour mixture, adding 1/2 cup of milk and 3 tablespoons of softened butter.

Mix the ingredients together until crumbly, then transfer to a floured surface for kneading.

Knead the dough for 8 to 10 minutes until smooth and elastic, flouring your hands as needed.

Place the kneaded dough in a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm place for 1 to 1.5 hours until doubled in size.

After the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface.

Cut the dough into 12 equal pieces and shape each piece into a ball.

Line the air fryer basket with parchment paper.

Place the dough balls in the air fryer basket, ensuring they are touching to create pull-apart rolls.

Air fry the rolls until golden brown, checking for doneness.

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