Why are my dinner rolls so dense, and how do you keep dinner rolls soft?

The main reason may be due to your measurements or the type of flour you've used. Be careful when measuring to ensure you don't add too much flour. Also, if you do not have all-purpose flour and use bread flour, for example, this can lead to dense rolls.

Can I bake dinner rolls at a lower temperature?

Technically, you could, though that doesn't mean that you should. The temperature of 375 is perfect for these dinner rolls to rise to the occasion. If you wish to bake them at a lower temperature, you must increase the baking time.

What do I do if my dough is too sticky?

This dough should be a little sticky, but if it's too sticky, you can add just a touch of flour. However, do not add too much or you will wind up with dense rolls.

What happens if you bake wet dough?

Wet dough may collapse when baking. Do your best to stick to these directions to have these rolls come out perfectly.

What is the difference between Hawaiian rolls and dinner rolls?

Hawaiian rolls use a little honey, vanilla, and pineapple juice to distinguish themselves from sweet dinner rolls.

Honey Butter Dinner Rolls (No Mixer Needed)!

Name: Honey Butter Dinner Rolls (No Mixer Needed)!
Prep time: 2 h 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 3 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 tipping cups of all-purpose flour, plus more (for flouring, etc.); 5 Tablespoons monk fruit or sugar; 1 packet active dry yeast (about 2 + 1/4 teaspoons); 1 teaspoon monk fruit or sugar (to proof the yeast); 1 cup + 1/3 cup warm whole milk; 1/3 cup warm water; 5 tablespoons butter, softened (room temperature); 1 large egg, beaten (room temperature); 1 & 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3 Tablespoons honey; 4 Tablespoons butter, softened/room temperature; 3 Tablespoons Monk fruit powdered sugar or regular powdered sugar

Description

Elevate your next dinner with these divinely soft, fluffy, and lightweight sweet honey butter dinner rolls! They’re easy to make, and everyone is bound to enjoy them! Once you try them, you’ll make them over and over again! To make honey butter dinner rolls, you will need all-purpose flour, Monk fruit sweetener or sugar (I used Monk fruit), yeast, eggs, warm whole milk, warm water, butter (softened/room temperature), etc. And once you finish baking the rolls, brush the honey butter sauce on them to take the tastiness up a notch! These buttery-sweet rolls are perfect for Sunday dinner, special occasions, and the holidays!

Ingredients

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4 tipping cups of all-purpose flour, plus more (for flouring, etc.)
5 Tablespoons monk fruit or sugar
1 packet active dry yeast (about 2 + 1/4 teaspoons)
1 teaspoon monk fruit or sugar (to proof the yeast)
1 cup + 1/3 cup warm whole milk
1/3 cup warm water
5 tablespoons butter, softened (room temperature)
1 large egg, beaten (room temperature)
1 & 1/2 teaspoon salt

Honey Butter Sauce Ingredients

3 Tablespoons honey
4 Tablespoons butter, softened/room temperature
3 Tablespoons Monk fruit powdered sugar or regular powdered sugar

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Instructions

Gather and Prep. All recipes are easier to follow when you gather and prep what you need. In this case, proof your yeast in the prep step by adding warm water to a bowl and adding the yeast packet. Add 2 teaspoons – 1 tablespoon of monk fruit sweetener, stir it together, and let it proof for about 5 minutes.
Make the Dough. After proofing your yeast, add it to a big bowl, then add the warm milk, beaten egg, softened butter, and monk fruit. Use a whisk to combine. The mixture doesn’t have to be smooth; you can still see small lumps of butter. Then, add the flour and salt, and use your clean hands to combine until it forms a ball! This dough may be slightly sticky.
Rise. Oil a separate big bowl and place your dough in it, covering it with cling film/plastic wrap. Set it in a warm, unbothered area to rise. This should take at least 45 minutes to an hour to double in size.
Make the Honey Butter. While the dough rises, make your honey butter mixture by combining the honey, butter, and icing sugar with a spatula. Once prepared, set aside.
Knead. Once your dough has risen, deflate it with your knuckles. Flour your pastry board and set the dough there; continue kneading with your hands until it is soft and smooth.
Roll the Dough. Split the dough into two balls, setting one aside. Place one on your pastry board or mat. Then, roll it out with a rolling pin to look like square pizza dough. You can then cut it with your pastry cutter, cutting down the middle in a straight line and then across to form small rectangles. The result will be about 16 rectangles (or more). Grease a big rectangle baking dish (9×13 or bigger or 2 medium baking dishes).
Brush and Rise. Take the honey butter mixture and lightly brush it onto each of those rectangles. Roll each one up and put it on your greased baking dish. Once complete, do this with the other dough ball you set aside. Cover it all with plastic wrap and set in a warm area, allowing the dough to double in size for about 45 minutes to an hour.
Bake and Enjoy. Preheat your oven to 375F. Remove the plastic covering from your dough and bake for 15 to 20 minutes. It should be a bit golden on top. Brush leftover honey butter sauce on top while the dinner rolls are hot! Serve hot or warm alongside your dinner! These rolls are so addictive!!! The photo below shows the rolls before brushing with the butter sauce.

Notes

The dough may feel sticky initially before the first rise, but that’s okay! Make sure to grease your bowl before placing it in there to rise.

Use your knuckles to deflate the dough after rising. This releases air from the dough for the best results.

Ensure to flour your surface before kneading.

I used Monk fruit sweetener, but you can use sugar!

Whatever you do, do NOT over-knead your dough. You should only do so until it is soft and smooth.

Please ensure to let your dough rise the second time before baking.

Do not overbake or burn these rolls. I suggest setting a timer for 15 minutes. Please note that your baking time may change if your rolls are bigger or your oven works differently.

Suppose you need help checking if your rolls are ready. Feel free to do a toothpick test to ensure your dough isn’t raw!

I used two different baking dishes to accommodate this recipe: a 9×13 baking dish and another smaller one. If need be use two baking dishes because the dough is expected to rise before baking. Your dough needs some space.