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Garlic and herb dinner rolls with melted butter

Name: Fluffy and Tender Bread Machine Dinner Rolls

Summary: These fluffy and tender bread machine dinner rolls are the perfect side for any meal. Made effortlessly with your bread machine, they’re soft, golden, and delicious with every bite.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Breads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 170
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Ingredients:
  • ¾ cup warm milk
  • ¼ cup water
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 large egg
  • 3 ½ cups bread flour
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons instant yeast bread machine yeast
  • Optional 1 tbsp garlic powder, 2 tbsp chopped fresh herbs, or seeds for topping

Equipment

  • Equipment: Bread machine, kitchen scale (optional), mixing bowls, 9x13-inch baking pan, measuring cups & spoons, clean kitchen towel

Method
 

  1. Instructions:
  2. Add milk, water, butter, and egg to the bread machine pan.
  3. Add flour, sugar, and salt. Make a small well and add the yeast on top.
  4. Set the bread machine to the “Dough” cycle and start.
  5. Once complete, remove the dough and divide into 12–15 even pieces.
  6. Shape into balls and place in a greased 9x13-inch pan.
  7. Cover and let rise for 30–45 minutes, or until doubled.
  8. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  9. Bake for 12–15 minutes or until golden brown.
  10. Optional: Brush with melted butter immediately after baking.

Notes

Notes:
For richer flavor, substitute some of the milk with heavy cream.
These rolls freeze well. Wrap tightly and store up to 2 months.
For a sweet twist, replace some sugar with honey and brush with honey butter.