Classic Dinner Rolls

Soft, fluffy rolls, made with only 7-ingredients, are always a big hit at the dinner table.

Ingredients:

• 2 Tablespoons white sugar

• 1/2 cup milk

• 1/4 cup water

• 1 (.25 ounce) envelope Active Dry Yeast

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 2 Tablespoons butter, softened

Directions (choose the Bread Machine or Hand method):

Bread Machine Method:

1. Combine sugar, milk and water in a small bowl and heat until it reaches 110-120°F. Stir in the yeast and let proof (sit) for 5-10 minutes until bubbly and foamy.

2. Meanwhile, pour the flour, salt, and butter into the bread machine.

3. Once the yeast mixture is proofed, add it to the bread machine. Set the bread machine to Knead and Rise 1x.

4. When the Knead and Rise cycle is completed, punch the dough to release the air and place onto a lightly greased surface.

5. Using a pastry cutter or a knife, cut the dough into 12 pieces (Cut in half, then cut each half into 3 equal sections, and finally cut those sections in half)

6. Using the palm of your hand, roll each piece of dough into a ball and place in a greased 8-inch round pan. Cover and let rise in a warm, draft-free place until doubled in size, about 30 minutes.

7. Preheat oven to 375°F.

8. Brush oil onto the tops of your rolls and bake in the preheated oven until golden brown on top, about 20 minutes. NOTE: You can sprinkle toppings (ex. poppy seeds or everything bagel seasoning) before baking to add flavor and variety

9. Remove from oven, brush with melted butter (optional) and serve warm.

Hand Method:

1. Combine sugar, milk, butter, and water in a small bowl and heat until it reaches 110-120°F. Stir in the yeast and let proof (sit) for 5-10 minutes until bubbly and foamy.

2. Meanwhile, mix the flour and salt in a separate bowl.

3. Once the yeast mixture is proofed, add it to the flour mixture. Beat for 2 minutes on medium speed with an electric mixer, scraping the bowl occasionally.

4. Knead dough on a lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 8-10 minutes. Place in a oiled bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and let it rise about 1 hour in a warm place or until doubled in size.

5. Punch the dough to release the air and place onto a lightly greased surface.

6. Using a pastry cutter or a knife, cut the dough into 12 pieces (Cut in half, then cut each half into 3 equal sections, and finally cut those sections in half)

7. Using the palm of your hand, roll each piece of dough into a ball and place in a greased 8-inch round pan. Cover and let rise in a warm, draft-free place until doubled in size, about 30 minutes.

8. Preheat oven to 375°F.

9. Brush oil onto the tops of your rolls and bake in the preheated oven until golden brown on top, about 20 minutes. NOTE: You can sprinkle toppings (ex. poppy seeds or everything bagel seasoning) before baking to add flavor and variety

10. Remove from oven, brush with melted butter (optional) and serve warm.