Warm, buttery dinner rolls are absolutely irresistible. I save time and use a stand mixer to make my dough.
—JENNIFER PATTERSON SHOSHONE, ID
PREP: 40 MIN. + RISING • BAKE: 20 MIN. + COOLING • MAKES: 20 SERVINGS
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons warm buttermilk (110° to 115°), divided
1/2 cup plus 1 teaspoon softened butter, divided
1 large egg
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
4 cups bread flour
1. Dissolve the yeast in warm water until foamy. In a large bowl, combine 1 cup buttermilk, 1/2 cup butter, egg, sugar, salt and yeast mixture, then add 3 cups of flour; beat on medium speed until smooth, about 1 minute. Add the remaining flour, 1/4 cup at a time, to form a soft dough.
2. Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface; knead until it is smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover it with plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
3. Punch down dough. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide and shape into 20 balls. Place in a greased 13x9-in. pan. Cover with a kitchen towel; let rise in a warm place until almost doubled, about 45 minutes.
4. Preheat oven to 350°. Brush rolls lightly with remaining buttermilk and butter. Bake until golden brown, 20-25 minutes. Cool in the pan for 20 minutes. Remove to a wire rack; serve warm.