Ultimate Dinner Rolls Recipe with Rosemary and Sea Salt
This dinner rolls recipe creates the most incredible soft, fluffy homemade rolls you'll ever make. These rosemary-topped dinner rolls feature a heavenly herb aroma and are finished with flaky Maldon sea salt for gourmet flavor. Perfect for elevating any meal with bakery-quality results that rival the best dinner rolls from professional kitchens.
Equipment
- Stand mixer (optional)
- Baking sheet
- Mixing bowls
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Digital scale
Ingredients
- 240 mL 1 cup whole milk
- 120 mL ½ cup warm water
- 60 mL ¼ cup; 57g unsalted butter, melted.
- 50 g ¼ cup sugar
- 7 g 2 ¼ teaspoons; 1 packet active dry yeast
- 500 g 4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting (up to an additional 50g if using a stand mixer)
- 9 g 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 large eggs room temperature (One is for the egg wash.)
- Neutral oil for greasing
- Fresh rosemary sprigs
- Maldon salt for finishing
Instructions
- Combine milk, water, melted butter, and sugar in a bowl.
- Sprinkle yeast over the mixture, stir, and let stand for 5 minutes until foamy.
- In a stand mixer or large bowl, mix flour and salt. Add beaten eggs to the yeast mixture, then combine with the dry ingredients. Mix for 10-15 minutes until roughly combined.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead by hand, adding flour as needed, until a smooth ball forms and it’s less sticky.
- Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- Punch down dough, divide into rolls, and place on a baking sheet. Let rise for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 190˚C (375˚F).
- Brush rolls with beaten egg. Decorate each with a rosemary sprig and sprinkle with Maldon salt.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden.
- Enjoy the aromatic and flavorful rolls!
Notes
Notes:
Storage: Store leftover rolls in an airtight container. They stay fresh for up to 3 days at room temperature or can be frozen for longer storage.
Reviving Rolls: If the rolls become a bit hard, briefly warm them in the oven or microwave to restore their softness.
Experiment with Herbs: While rosemary is recommended, feel free to experiment with other herbs like thyme or sage for different flavor profiles.
- This dinner rolls recipe works best with bread flour for extra structure
- Don’t skip the second rise – it’s crucial for achieving the signature fluffy texture
- Store leftover dinner rolls in an airtight container for up to 3 days
- These homemade dinner rolls freeze beautifully for up to 3 months
- For variation, try this dinner rolls recipe with different herbs like thyme or oregano
Storage: Store leftover rolls in an airtight container. They stay fresh for up to 3 days at room temperature or can be frozen for longer storage.
Reviving Rolls: If the rolls become a bit hard, briefly warm them in the oven or microwave to restore their softness.
Experiment with Herbs: While rosemary is recommended, feel free to experiment with other herbs like thyme or sage for different flavor profiles.
