Fresh Dinner Rolls (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1¼ cups milk, warmed.
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1 (¼-ounce) package active dry yeast, 2¼ teaspoons.
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2 tablespoons sugar.
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5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted.
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1 teaspoon sea salt.
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3 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled (375g).
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Extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing.
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (for topping).
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Sea salt (for topping).
# Instructions:
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In stand mixer bowl with dough hook, stir together milk, yeast, and 1 tablespoon sugar. Let proof 5 minutes until foamy. If yeast doesn't foam, start over.
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Add remaining sugar, melted butter, and salt. Mix on low. Gradually add flour, mixing until combined. Increase to medium speed, mix 2 minutes until cohesive dough forms.
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Knead dough on floured surface to form ball. Place in oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap, let rise 1-2 hours until doubled.
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Brush baking sheet with oil. Divide dough into 15 pieces, roll into balls. Place in pan, dust with flour, cover and let rise 1 hour until puffy.
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Preheat oven to 350°F with low rack. Bake 20-25 minutes until golden brown, rotating halfway.
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Mix melted butter with pinch of sea salt. Brush over hot rolls and serve warm.
# Notes:
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Can be made ahead and refrigerated overnight after shaping.
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Can freeze baked rolls after cooling completely.