Buttery Italian Dinner Rolls

• 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 1 1/4 cups warm water
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps

1. 1 In a large bowl, combine yeast, warm water, and sugar. Let sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
2. 2 Add flour, salt, melted butter, egg, and olive oil to the yeast mixture. Mix until a dough forms.
3. 3 Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 8 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
4. 4 Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
5. 5 Punch down the dough and divide into 12 equal portions. Shape into rolls and place on a baking sheet.
6. 6 Cover rolls with a towel and let rise for another 30 minutes.
7. 7 Preheat oven to 375°F.
8. 8 Bake rolls for 18-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
9. 9 Brush warm rolls with melted butter immediately after removing from the oven for extra richness.

Nutrition

Tips

• For best results, let the rolls rise in a warm oven with the light on.
• These rolls freeze beautifully! Thaw at room temperature before reheating.

Storage

Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in a 350°F oven for 5-10 minutes.

Serving Suggestions

• Perfect alongside a hearty bowl of soup or stew.
• Great for making garlic bread with a sprinkle of Parmesan.

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