Fluffy Butter-Soaked Dinner Rolls

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Soft, pillowy dinner rolls baked to golden perfection, then soaked in melted butter for irresistible flavor. Perfect for family dinners, holiday feasts, or as a side to soups and stews. These rolls are rich, fluffy, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious.

Explanation

Dinner rolls are made from enriched dough (flour, yeast, milk, butter, and sugar) that produces a tender crumb. After baking, the rolls are brushed—or generously soaked—with melted butter, giving them a glossy finish and rich taste. The butter not only adds flavor but also keeps the rolls moist. This recipe ensures ultra-soft rolls with a golden crust, ideal for serving warm straight from the oven.

Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 2 hours (including rising) Servings: 12 rolls

Ingredients

  • 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup warm milk (110°F / 45°C)
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 teaspoons instant yeast
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons butter (softened, for dough)
  • 2 tablespoons butter (melted, for brushing before baking)
  • 4 tablespoons butter (melted, for soaking after baking)

Products for Using in Recipe

  • Use whole milk for richer flavor and softness.
  • Unsalted butter ensures you control the salt level.
  • A stand mixer with dough hook makes kneading easier, but hand-kneading works too.
  • Cast-iron or ceramic baking dish helps achieve even baking and heat retention.

Instructions

  1. Activate yeast: Mix warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
  2. Make dough: In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, softened butter, and yeast mixture. Knead until smooth (10 minutes by hand or 5 minutes with mixer).
  3. First rise: Cover and let dough rise for 1 hour until doubled in size.
  4. Shape rolls: Punch down dough, divide into 12 equal pieces, and shape into balls. Place in a greased baking dish.
  5. Second rise: Cover and let rise for 30–40 minutes until puffy.
  6. Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush tops with melted butter. Bake for 18–20 minutes until golden brown.
  7. Butter soak: Immediately after baking, brush or pour melted butter generously over the hot rolls.
  8. Serve warm and enjoy the fluffy, buttery goodness.

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