Food 2025-04-16 16:44:00

Fluffy, Buttery Homemade Rolls – Melt-in-Your-Mouth Good! 🧈🍞

Warning: These cloud-soft, golden-brown rolls are so tender and buttery, they’ll ruin store-bought rolls for you forever! Perfect for dinners, holidays, or just because, these homemade beauties are easy to make and impossible to resist.

Imagine pulling apart a warm roll, watching the steam escape, and slathering it with extra butter—pure comfort food magic!

Why You’ll Love These Rolls

✅ Pillowy soft – Like little edible clouds
✅ Rich, buttery flavor – Brushed with butter before AND after baking
✅ Perfect for any meal – Dinner rolls, sliders, or holiday feasts

✅ Freezer-friendly – Make ahead and reheat like fresh

Ingredients You’ll Need

(Makes 12 rolls)

For the Dough:

1 cup (240ml) warm whole milk (110°F/43°C)
2¼ tsp (1 packet) active dry yeast
¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
¼ cup (60g) unsalted butter, melted
3½ cups (440g) all-purpose flour (+ extra for dusting)
1 tsp salt

For the Butter Glaze:

2 tbsp (30g) unsalted butter, melted
½ tsp sea salt flakes (optional, for topping)

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Activate the Yeast

In a bowl, mix warm milk, yeast, and sugar. Let sit 5-10 minutes until frothy.

2. Make the Dough

Whisk in egg and melted butter.
Add flour and salt, mixing until a shaggy dough forms.
Knead 5-7 minutes (by hand or mixer) until smooth and elastic.

3. First Rise

Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1-1.5 hours until doubled.

4. Shape & Second Rise

Punch down dough and divide into 12 equal pieces.
Roll into smooth balls and place in a greased 9x13-inch pan.
Cover and rise 30-45 minutes until puffy.

5. Bake to Golden Perfection

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Bake 18-22 minutes until tops are golden.
Brush immediately with melted butter and sprinkle with sea salt.

6. Serve Warm!

Pull apart and enjoy with extra butter, jam, or honey.

Pro Tips for the Best Rolls

🔥 Extra soft? Replace ¼ cup flour with ¼ cup potato flour.
🧈 Butter lover? Brush rolls with butter every 5 minutes while baking.

🍯 Sweet variation? Add 1 tsp cinnamon to the dough.
❄️ Freeze for later? Bake, cool completely, then freeze in ziplock bags. Reheat at 350°F (175°C) for 10 minutes.

FAQs

Can I use instant yeast?

Yes! Skip the activation step and mix directly with dry ingredients.

Why didn’t my rolls rise?

Old yeast or milk that was too hot/cold. Test yeast first!

Can I make these ahead?

Shape rolls, refrigerate overnight, then bake next day (let sit at room temp 30 mins first).

Serving Ideas

🦃 Thanksgiving feast – Classic dinner rolls
🍔 Slider buns – Perfect for mini burgers
🍯 Breakfast treat – Serve with honey butter

Final Thoughts

These Soft Buttery Homemade Rolls are bakery-quality with minimal effort. Once you taste them fresh from the oven, you’ll never go back to store-bought!

Warning: You’ll be asked to bring these to every family dinner.