Golden Corral Dinner Rolls Recipe
Try this Golden Corral dinner rolls recipe made with butter, warm milk, sugar, and yeast for incredibly soft homemade rolls.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Small mixing bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Stand mixer with dough hook (optional)
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Clean kitchen towel
- Baking sheet or baking dish
- Pastry brush
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm milk
- 1/4 cup warm water
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons melted butter for brushing
Instructions
Step 1: Activate the Yeast
- In a small bowl, combine warm milk, warm water, sugar, and yeast. Stir gently and let it sit for about 5 to 10 minutes until foamy.
Step 2: Mix the Dough
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt.
- Add the yeast mixture, melted butter, and egg. Stir until a soft dough begins to form.
Step 3: Knead the Dough
- Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for about 8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- If using a stand mixer, knead with the dough hook for about 5 minutes.
Step 4: First Rise
- Place the dough into a greased bowl and cover with a clean towel.
- Let the dough rise in a warm spot for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Step 5: Shape the Rolls
- Punch down the dough gently.
- Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces and shape each piece into a smooth ball.
- Place the rolls onto a greased baking dish or baking sheet.
Step 6: Second Rise
- Cover the rolls loosely with a towel and let them rise again for 30 minutes.
- They should look puffy and soft.
Step 7: Bake
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Bake the rolls for 16 to 18 minutes or until golden brown on top.
Step 8: Brush with Butter
- Remove the rolls from the oven and immediately brush melted butter over the tops.
- Serve warm and enjoy.