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Rosemary Dinner Rolls – Easy, Fluffy & Buttery Grandma’s Style

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These fluffy rosemary dinner rolls are soft, buttery, and infused with fresh rosemary for a comforting, homemade bread that’s perfect for any occasion. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious, they’re a crowd-pleaser at holiday tables or weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
  • 1 cup whole milk, warmed to about 110°F
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons fine sea salt (plus extra for sprinkling)
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped (or 2 teaspoons dried rosemary, crushed)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (for brushing tops)
  • 1 teaspoon extra fresh rosemary, finely chopped (optional, for topping)
  • Flaky sea salt (like Maldon), for sprinkling

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and active dry yeast. Stir gently and let sit for about 5 minutes until foamy.
  2. Add melted butter, egg, and salt to the yeast mixture. Whisk gently to combine. Stir in chopped rosemary.
  3. Gradually add flour, about 1 cup at a time, mixing with a wooden spoon until a shaggy dough forms. If sticky, add another tablespoon or two of flour.
  4. Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Knead by hand for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic (or use a stand mixer with dough hook for 5-6 minutes).
  5. Place dough in a greased bowl, turning to coat. Cover and let rise in a warm spot until doubled, about 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
  6. Punch down risen dough and turn onto a lightly floured surface. Divide into 15 equal pieces (about 50g each). Roll each piece into a smooth ball.
  7. Place balls in a greased 9×13-inch pan, spaced evenly.
  8. Cover pan loosely and let rolls rise in a warm spot until puffy and just touching, 30 to 45 minutes.
  9. Preheat oven to 375°F during second rise.
  10. Bake rolls for 20-22 minutes, rotating pan halfway, until golden brown on top.
  11. Remove pan from oven and, while hot, brush tops with melted butter. Sprinkle with extra rosemary and flaky sea salt.
  12. Let cool for 10-15 minutes before serving.

Notes

For dairy-free rolls, substitute oat or almond milk and vegan butter. If using instant yeast, skip the proofing step. For whole wheat rolls, replace up to half the flour with white whole wheat and add extra milk if needed. Rolls can be shaped and refrigerated overnight before baking. For extra flavor, infuse melted butter with rosemary before brushing.

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