So Soft and Buttery Homemade Rolls 🥖🧈✨
There’s nothing quite like the smell of warm, fresh rolls coming out of the oven. These are soft, fluffy, and rich with buttery goodness—perfect for any dinner table or cozy gathering.
Ingredients 🛒
- 4 cups all-purpose flour (plus extra for dusting)
- 2 tsp yeast
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 1¼ cups warm water or milk
- ¼ cup oil
- 2 eggs
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 egg white + 2 tbsp water (for brushing before baking)
- 2 tbsp melted butter (for brushing after baking)
Instructions 👩🍳
- Activate yeast: Mix warm water/milk with sugar and yeast. Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- Mix dough: Add oil, eggs, salt, and flour gradually. Stir until dough forms.
- Knead: Knead on floured surface 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- First rise: Place dough in oiled bowl, cover, and let rise ~1 hour until doubled.
- Shape: Punch down dough, divide into equal portions, and shape into rolls. Place on greased baking tray.
- Second rise: Cover and let rise 20–30 minutes until puffy.
- Bake: Brush with egg white wash. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20–25 minutes until golden.
- Finish: Brush warm rolls with melted butter for extra softness and flavor.
- Serve: Enjoy fresh from the oven with soups, stews, or as a side to any meal.
Tips
- Extra indulgence: Sprinkle sesame or poppy seeds before baking.
- Variation: Swap milk for buttermilk for richer flavor.
- Serving idea: Perfect for sliders, sandwiches, or simply with jam and honey.
Details
- Prep Time: 20 minutes + rising
- Bake Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: ~1 hour 45 minutes
- Kcal: ~160 per roll
Caption & Engagement
Caption: “Soft Buttery Homemade Rolls—fluffy, golden, and melt-in-your-mouth goodness 🥖🧈✨”
- Comment prompt: “Would you enjoy them plain or with honey butter?”
- Rotating closers: “Save for your next family dinner.” • “Tag a friend who loves homemade bread.” • “Golden rolls