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Soft Dinner Rolls from the Bread Machine

Soft Dinner Rolls from the Bread Machine bake up pillowy and light, with a tender crumb and a delicate golden crust that’s perfect for splitting open and slathering with butter. Subtle sweetness from sugar and milk powder balances a gentle yeasty aroma. Serve these warm alongside weeknight dinners, holiday spreads, or turn them into petite sandwich buns.

  • Prep20 mins
  • Cook15 mins
  • Serves12
  • DifficultyEasy
Soft Dinner Rolls from the Bread Machine
  1. 1

    Gather the ingredients.

  2. 2

    Add bread flour, sugar, salt, milk powder, 1 cup warm water, butter, and yeast to the bread machine in the order listed, or follow the manufacturer's recommended order if it differs.

  3. 3

    Choose the Dough cycle and press Start.

  4. 4

    In the meantime, lightly grease a baking sheet.

  5. 5

    Take the dough out of the machine, punch it down, and place it on a lightly floured surface.

  6. 6

    Cut the dough into 12 equal pieces, shape them into rounds, and set them on the prepared baking sheet.

  7. 7

    Cover with a damp cloth and let rise until doubled in size, about 40 minutes.

  8. 8

    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  9. 9

    Stir together egg white and 2 tablespoons water in a small bowl, then lightly brush the mixture over the tops of the risen rolls.

  10. 10

    Bake in the preheated oven until the rolls are golden brown, about 15 minutes.