Big Batch of Dinner Rolls for a Hungry Crowd
Are you looking for an easy-to-make dinner roll recipe that is sure to please a hungry crowd? Look no further! This recipe for a big batch of dinner rolls is guaranteed to delight your family and friends. Soft, tender, and warm, these buttery rolls are a must-have for any holiday table. With just a little hands-on prep, even the kids can get in on the fun and help make these tasty treats. Plus, your home will be filled with an amazing aroma while they bake. So grab a baking sheet, the ingredients and let’s get baking!
There is something special about the scent of freshly baked dinner rolls. Warm, buttery and soft, they’re a staple at holiday gatherings and other family meals. But even if you don’t consider yourself much of a baker, making a big batch of delicious dinner rolls doesn’t have to be intimidating.
Start by combining flour, yeast, salt, and sugar in a large bowl and whisk until blended. Create a well in the center of the mixture and add warm water and melted butter. Mix with a wooden spoon until the dough comes together. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5 minutes or until the dough is smooth and elastic. Place the dough in a greased bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Allow it to rise for about 1 hour in a warm place.
Once the dough has doubled in size, punch it down and transfer it to a lightly floured surface. Divide the dough into equal pieces and shape into desired shapes (buns, loaves, etc.). Place on a greased baking sheet, cover with a damp cloth, and allow them to rise until doubled in size again. Brush with melted butter or egg wash before baking.
Finally, bake the dinner rolls in a preheated 375 degree oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Allow them to cool slightly before serving.
Making dinner rolls may seem like a daunting task but with a little practice, it can be an enjoyable and rewarding experience. The result is always worth the effort – nothing beats fresh-baked dinner rolls that are sure to delight your family and guests!
Serve these Dinner Rolls with Vinegar-Braised Chicken and Onions, Balsamic Chicken with Mushrooms or Braised Herbed Chicken.
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Soft, tender and warm dinner rolls are perennial favorites at the holiday table. This big batch of rolls will make enough to feed a hungry crowd and then some.
- Prep Time: :25
- Cook Time: :20
- Total Time: :45
- Yield: 8 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Oven
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup warm water (115 degrees)
- 2 packets (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
- 1 1/2 cups warm whole milk (115 degrees)
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted, plus more for bowl and pans
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoons salt
- 3 large eggs
- 6 to 6 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled), plus more for work surface
Instructions
- Place water in a small bowl; sprinkle with yeast, and let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes. In a large bowl, whisk together milk, butter, sugar, salt, and 2 eggs. Whisk in yeast mixture.
- Using a wooden spoon, stir in 6 cups flour, 1 cup at a time, until you have a soft, shaggy dough (if necessary, add up to 1/2 cup more flour). Turn dough out onto a floured work surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 5 to 10 minutes. Butter the inside of a large bowl; place dough in bowl, turning to coat. Cover bowl with plastic wrap; let stand in a warm spot until dough has doubled in size, about 1 1/4 hours.
- Butter two 13-by-9-inch baking pans. Divide dough in half. Roll each half into a 15-inch rope; cut each rope into 15 1-inch pieces. Press each piece into a disk, then shape into a ball. Arrange dough balls in prepared pans. (To make ahead: Wrap pans well, and freeze, up to 2 months.) Cover pans loosely with plastic; let stand in a warm spot until rolls have doubled in size, about 1 1/4 hours (2 hours more if frozen).
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees, with racks in upper and lower thirds. In a small bowl, beat remaining egg until blended; brush onto rolls. Bake until golden brown, about 20 minutes, rotating pans back to front and top to bottom halfway through. Let rolls cool 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
- The rolls can be shaped in advance and frozen for up to 2 months. No need to defrost — just add 2 hours to the second rise.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8