Best American Dinner Rolls Cooks Illustrated

Jun 07, 2023June 7, 20230 3

Best American Dinner Rolls Cooks Illustrated Recipe

by The Chefin Bread

Prep

10 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

1 hour 35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

164

Sugar

Fat

Dinner rolls are essential for almost every American meal. These dinner rolls are perfect for family gatherings, festive occasions and dinner parties. The slightly browned crust and soft and fluffy texture make these rolls irresistible to eat. This recipe by Cooks Illustrated is a game-changer. Gone are the days when dinner rolls were simply functional items served alongside food - these rolls can be the star of the show - they are wonderful on their own or with butter, honey or jam.

Instructions

1.	Heat the milk and butter in a saucepan over medium heat until the butter is melted and the milk is warm.
2.	Add the sugar and salt and stir to dissolve.
3.	Set aside to cool for a few minutes, then add the eggs and yeast.
4.	Stir in the flour until the dough comes together and turns into a sticky ball.
5.	Knead the dough on a floured board for 10 minutes, adding more flour as necessary, until it becomes smooth and elastic.
6.	Place the dough in a greased bowl and cover it with a damp towel or plastic wrap. Let rise until it has doubled in size, about 1 hour.
7.	Punch down the dough and turn it out onto a floured board. Cut it into 16 equal pieces and shape each piece into a ball.
8.	Place the balls into a greased baking dish and let rise for another 30 minutes.
9.	Preheat the oven to 375°F. Bake the rolls until golden brown, about 20-25 minutes.

PROS

These dinner rolls are soft, fluffy and delicious.

The recipe is simple and easy to follow even for novice cooks.

These rolls will go perfectly with any meal of the day.

CONS

These rolls contain sugar and butter which makes them high in calories and fat.

They should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

These dinner rolls are not particularly healthy but they do provide a good source of carbohydrates and protein.
Moreover, the use of whole milk, sugar and butter can provide essential nutrients like calcium, vitamins and minerals to the body.

	3/4 cup whole milk
	8 tablespoons unsalted butter , melted
	6 tablespoons sugar
	1 1/2 teaspoons table salt
	2 large eggs , room temperature
	2 1/4 teaspoons fast rise yeast
	3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour