Soft & Fluffy Milk Bread Dinner Rolls Recipe

Prep Time 25 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Rest Time 90 mins
Total Time 2 hrs 15 mins
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Cooking Temp: 180  C
Servings: 12
Best Season: All Seasons
Description

These soft and fluffy milk bread dinner rolls are rich, lightly sweet, and incredibly tender thanks to warm milk and butter. Perfect for family dinners, holiday tables, or everyday meals, these rolls bake up golden, pillowy, and irresistibly soft with a delicate crumb that stays fresh for days.

Ingredients
    For the Dough
  • 3.5 cups all-purpose flour (sifted)
  • 1 cup warm full-fat milk (about 38–40°C)
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 2.25 tsp instant dry yeast
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 large egg (room temperature)
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter (softened)
    • For Brushing
  • 1 tbsp milk
  • 1 tbsp melted butter
Instructions
    Activate the Yeast
  1. 1
    In a large mixing bowl, add the warm milk, sugar, and instant yeast. Stir gently and let it sit for 5–7 minutes until the mixture becomes slightly frothy. This confirms that the yeast is active and ready to work.
    2. Build the Dough Base
  2. 2
    Add the egg and softened butter to the yeast mixture. Mix well until combined. Gradually add the flour and salt, stirring with a wooden spoon or spatula until a shaggy dough begins to form.
    3. Knead Until Smooth
  3. 3
    Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for 8–10 minutes. The dough should become soft, elastic, and slightly tacky but not sticky. If needed, sprinkle small amounts of flour while kneading.
    4. First Rise
  4. 4
    Place the dough into a lightly greased bowl, turning it once to coat the surface. Cover with a clean kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
    5. Shape the Rolls
  5. 5
    Punch down the risen dough gently to release excess air. Divide it into 12 equal portions. Roll each portion into a smooth ball, pinching the bottom to seal.
    6. Second Rise
  6. 6
    Arrange the dough balls evenly in a greased baking pan, leaving slight space between each roll. Cover and let rise again for 30 minutes until puffed and touching.
    7. Bake to Perfection
  7. 7
    Brush the tops gently with milk. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for 20–22 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and the rolls sound hollow when tapped.
    8. Finish with Butter
  8. 8
    Immediately after baking, brush the hot rolls with melted butter. This adds shine, softness, and extra flavor. Let cool slightly before serving.
Note

or extra softness, replace 2 tablespoons of flour with milk powder.

These rolls stay fresh for up to 2 days at room temperature when stored in an airtight container.

Freeze baked rolls for up to 1 month; reheat gently before serving.

You can shape the dough into slider buns or mini sandwich rolls if desired.

Keywords: soft dinner rolls, milk bread, homemade bread, fluffy rolls, baking recipe
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