Paraben Free Classic Dinner Rolls
There is something deeply satisfying about pulling a pan of golden, pillowy rolls straight from the oven, and this classic recipe delivers exactly that kind of comfort. The dough comes together with whole milk, butter, egg, flour, sugar, salt, and yeast — every ingredient is straightforward and easy to verify, which matters when you're being careful about what goes into your food. Store-bought rolls and packaged baked goods often contain preservatives and additives that can be hard to avoid, so baking from scratch is one of the cleanest ways to stay in control of what you're eating. The method here is approachable even if you're not a seasoned baker — a stand mixer does most of the heavy lifting, and the dough comes together into a smooth, buttery ball that rises beautifully. A final brush of melted butter right out of the oven gives each roll a glossy, rich finish that makes them almost impossible to resist. Soft enough to tear apart with your hands, sturdy enough to hold a generous swipe of butter or a scoop of jam, these rolls are the kind of thing that disappears fast at any table.
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12 servings
For the dough
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 standard packet)
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar, divided
- 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1 tsp fine salt
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened and cut into pieces
For brushing
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- 1
Warm the milk in a small saucepan over low heat until it reaches 105–110°F (40–43°C) on a kitchen thermometer — warm to the touch but not hot. Pour into the bowl of a stand mixer, sprinkle in the yeast and 1 tbsp of the sugar, and stir briefly. Let stand for 5–10 minutes, until the surface is foamy and the mixture smells yeasty.
- 2
Add the remaining 2 tbsp sugar, the salt, and the egg to the yeast mixture. Fit the stand mixer with the dough hook and mix on low speed until combined, about 1 minute. Add the flour all at once and mix on low until a shaggy dough forms and no dry flour remains, about 2 minutes.
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