Sweet Dinner Rolls Recipe

Dense, fluffy, and delicious dinner rolls are perfect for soaking up sauces and complementing a main dish. Here is a straightforward and easy recipe for some sweet dinner rolls!

1. 1. Heat about a third of the milk in a pan and gradually add 120 grams (1 cup) of the flour to make a roux. Transfer to a large mixing bowl. Add all the yeast and the remaining milk, then let it sit for 3-5 minutes.

2. Pour in sugar, salt, and eggs, and roughly mix.

3. Gradually add flour a cup at a time until approximately 480 grams (4 cups) are used. The dough should be shaggy. Allow the mixture to sit for 15 minutes for autolysis¹.

4. Add in all the butter and the last cup of flour. Knead with your hands until incorporated. The dough should be slightly sticky but smooth. Cover and let it sit for 2-3 hours at room temperature or in the fridge overnight.

5. Preheat the oven to 190°-204°C (375º – 400ºF). Uncover the dough, punch out air pockets, and roll it into a long log on a cutting board. Cut the log into 12-18 pieces, flatten each into a circle, fold the sides into the center, and roll each piece into a ball.

6. Grease a baking pan with olive oil or butter, or line it with parchment paper, ensuring it covers the sides. Arrange the dough balls side by side in the pan. Optionally, brush with a little egg for a golden brown top, or apply a butter and honey glaze². Bake for 20-40 minutes: set a timer for 20 minutes and check every 5-10 minutes thereafter. Allow the rolls to cool before serving.