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Easy Overnight Dinner Rolls Recipe

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These easy overnight dinner rolls are soft, fluffy, and golden brown, perfect for any meal. The dough proofed overnight in the fridge develops great flavor and texture with minimal active prep time. With simple ingredients like bread flour, milk, eggs, and butter, this recipe yields delicious, buttery rolls topped with flaky salt, ideal for family dinners or special occasions.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 370 g bread flour
  • 20 g sugar
  • 8 g instant dry yeast
  • 8 g salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 185–210 g whole milk
  • 70 g eggs (1 whole egg + 1 egg yolk)
  • 65 g unsalted butter, softened

Finishing

  • Melted butter (for brushing)
  • Flaky salt (for sprinkling)

Instructions

  1. Prepare dough: Add all ingredients except the softened butter to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook. Start with the minimum amount of milk (185 g), adding more if needed. Knead on medium speed for 10-15 minutes until the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
  2. Add butter: Incorporate the softened butter in cubes, one at a time, continuing to knead for an additional 10-15 minutes until the dough passes the window-pane test, indicating good gluten development.
  3. Shape and chill dough: Shape the dough into a round ball and place it in a lightly oiled bowl. Cover and refrigerate for 10-18 hours or overnight to develop flavor and texture.
  4. Divide dough: Remove the dough from the fridge and turn it onto a lightly floured surface. Divide into either 12 pieces of approximately 60 grams each or 9 pieces of 80 grams each, using a scale for accuracy.
  5. Shape rolls: Shape each piece into a seamless round ball and place them in a greased or lined 9×9 inch baking tray.
  6. Proof rolls: Cover the tray and proof the rolls in a warm spot at about 78°F/26°C for around two hours, or until they double in size and become puffy.
  7. Bake rolls: Preheat the oven to 355°F/180°C. Bake the rolls for 15-20 minutes until golden brown on top.
  8. Finish rolls: Immediately brush the hot rolls with melted butter and sprinkle with flaky salt. Serve warm for best texture and flavor.

Notes

  • Using a scale to weigh the dough portions ensures even-sized rolls and consistent baking.
  • The overnight refrigeration helps develop complex flavors and creates a soft crumb.
  • The window-pane test checks the dough’s gluten development – the dough should stretch thin without tearing.
  • Proofing temperature is ideal around 78°F/26°C; if your kitchen is cooler, proof near a warm spot or inside a turned-off oven with the light on.
  • Brush rolls with melted butter right after baking for a shiny crust and added richness.

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