Mustard Free Soft and Buttery Dinner Rolls
Pillowy, golden-topped, and brushed with melted butter straight out of the oven — these dinner rolls are the kind of thing that disappears from the basket before the main course even hits the table. The dough comes together with whole milk, a single egg, and softened unsalted butter worked in gradually, which is exactly what gives each roll that impossibly tender, slightly rich crumb. Store-bought rolls often sneak in condiment-derived ingredients or seasoning blends that can be a real headache to vet, so baking from scratch with a short, clean ingredient list is genuinely the easiest way to keep things safe. The two-rise method — one hour for the bulk ferment, then another 30 to 45 minutes once the rolls are shaped and nestled into the pan — builds flavor and ensures that signature soft pull-apart texture. A finish of flaky sea salt over the butter glaze adds just enough contrast to make them feel a little special without any extra effort. Serve them warm alongside soup, a holiday roast, or honestly just on their own.
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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
- flaky sea salt, for sprinkling (optional)
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. Add the flour all at once. Fit the stand mixer with the dough hook and mix on low speed until a shaggy dough forms and no dry flour remains, about 2 minutes.
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