Turmeric Free Classic Dinner Rolls
Soft, pillowy dinner rolls fresh from the oven are one of those simple pleasures that never get old, and this classic recipe delivers exactly that — golden tops, a tender crumb, and a rich buttery finish that makes it nearly impossible to eat just one. The dough comes together with whole milk, a touch of sugar, and a generous amount of softened butter worked in gradually, which is what gives these rolls their impossibly light, slightly sweet interior. A slow rise lets the yeast do its thing, building flavor and that signature pull-apart texture you want at the dinner table. For anyone avoiding turmeric, this recipe is naturally in the clear — no spice blends, no seasoning shortcuts, just clean, straightforward pantry staples with nothing hidden in the ingredient list. That matters more than you might think, since packaged rolls and store-bought dough often sneak in spice mixes or "natural flavors" that can be hard to verify. Brushing the rolls with melted butter twice — once before baking and once right out of the oven — gives them that glossy, bakery-style finish that looks as good as it tastes. Serve them warm alongside a roast, a bowl of soup, or honestly just on their own with a little extra butter.
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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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