Homemade Dinner Rolls | Savory by GIANT

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: bread flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients while bread flour can enhance texture.

active dry yeast

🥗Healthier: instant yeast

💰Cheaper: fresh yeast

Instant yeast can be easier to use as it doesn't require proofing.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil provides healthy fats while margarine can be more cost-effective.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water can be used for a lighter roll.

In a medium microwave-safe bowl, whisk together the milk and egg. Add 3 tbsp butter. Microwave in 10-sec. intervals, until warm to the touch. Brush inside of a large bowl with 1 tbsp oil; set aside.

In a stand mixer with dough hook attachment, mix the flour, yeast, sugar, salt, and potato flakes. Mix in milk mixture on medium-low 5–6 min., until dough forms a ball around hook, scraping down if needed.

On a clean work surface, knead dough until it is smooth and springs back when pressed, about 3–4 min. Transfer dough ball to greased bowl. Roll dough around to grease lightly. Cover with plastic. Let rise in warm spot 1–1½ hours, until dough has almost doubled in volume.

Brush a clean work surface and a 9x13-inch baking pan with remaining 1 tbsp oil. Transfer dough to work surface and divide into quarters with knife or bench scraper. Divide each quarter into 4 equal-sized pieces (for a total of 16). Working with 1 dough piece at a time, shape into rough ball, tucking ends underneath. Roll in palm of hand to form smooth top and place in pan, spacing evenly. Cover pan with plastic and let rise in warm spot 1–1½ hours, until rolls have puffed and are touching.

Preheat oven to 350°F. Melt remaining 3 tbsp butter and brush over tops of rolls. Bake 25–30 min., until golden brown and set. Loosen edges of rolls from pan with butter knife. Gently remove rolls with spatula. Just before serving, brush rolls with any remaining melted butter and sprinkle with flaky sea salt, if using. Serve warm.

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