Description
Homemade Fluffy Rolls are soft, golden, and tender rolls made using the tangzhong method for maximum moisture and lasting fluffiness. Perfect for dinner, sliders, or sandwiches, these rolls outperform store-bought versions and are simple to make at home.
Ingredients
For Tangzhong:
3 tablespoons (43g) bread flour
1/2 cup (120ml) whole milk
1/4 cup (60ml) water
For Dough:
1/2 cup (120ml) warm whole milk (110°F)
2 1/4 teaspoons (7g) instant yeast
1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
3 cups (360g) bread flour, plus more for dusting
1 1/2 teaspoons (9g) fine sea salt
For Finishing:
2 tablespoons melted butter for brushing
Instructions
1. Make Tangzhong by whisking flour, milk, and water in a small saucepan over medium-low heat until thickened. Cool to room temperature.
2. Activate yeast by combining warm milk, yeast, and a pinch of sugar. Let sit 5-10 minutes until foamy.
3. Combine cooled tangzhong, remaining sugar, egg, softened butter, flour, and salt with yeast mixture. Mix with dough hook until a shaggy dough forms.
4. Knead on medium speed for 6-8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
5. Place dough in greased bowl, cover, and let rise 60-90 minutes until doubled.
6. Punch down dough and divide into 12 equal pieces. Shape into smooth balls and place in greased 9×13-inch pan.
7. Cover and let rise 30-45 minutes until puffy. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) during last 15 minutes.
8. Bake rolls for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 190°F (88°C).
9. Brush tops with melted butter immediately after baking. Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Store cooled rolls in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Freeze for up to 3 months.
Do not use cold ingredients; milk, egg, and butter should be at proper temperature.
Avoid adding excess flour to prevent dense rolls.
All-purpose flour can be used instead of bread flour, but rolls may be less chewy.
Optional: add herbs like rosemary or thyme for a savory twist.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Bread, Dinner Rolls, Bakery
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg