
Soft, buttery pull-apart rolls
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
20 min
Total Time
2 hr 10 min
Servings
16
16 rolls
Difficulty
Easy
Cost
Budget
$
Soft, buttery pull-apart rolls
Impossibly soft, fluffy dinner rolls with a golden, buttery top. These tender pull-apart rolls are the perfect side for holiday meals, soups, and stews.
20m
Prep Time
20m
Cook Time
130m
Total Time
16
Servings
Easy
Difficulty
Budget $
Cost
(Updated )
These dinner rolls are enriched with butter, milk, and egg for a tender, pillowy crumb that tears apart in fluffy layers. A final brush of melted butter gives them an irresistible golden sheen.
Combine warm milk, melted butter, egg, sugar (2 tbsp), and yeast. Let sit 5 minutes until foamy.
Add flour and salt, mixing until a soft dough forms. Knead for 6-8 minutes until smooth.
Place in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise 1 hour until doubled.
Divide into 16 equal pieces, shape into tight balls, and place in a greased 9x13 baking dish.
Cover and let rise 30 minutes, then bake at 375°F for 18-20 minutes until golden. Brush with melted butter immediately.
Serve with a fresh side salad for a balanced meal
Pair with your favorite grain or bread on the side
Garnish with fresh herbs for a beautiful presentation
For a dairy-free version, also swap butter for vegan butter
Slightly chewier rolls with more structure
Test Kitchen Pick
Vanilla Extract
Helpful Pantry Staple
For baking and desserts, vanilla is often carrying more aroma than people expect. A better bottle gives the whole recipe a cleaner finish.
This is a small pantry move that usually makes baked goods taste more complete.
Vanilla extract is one of the easiest pantry upgrades to keep using.
Shop vanilla extract for this recipeFor the softest rolls, do not overbake—remove when just golden on top.
Use tangzhong (cooked flour paste) for extra-soft, stay-fresh-longer rolls.
Store in a sealed bag at room temperature for 3 days. Freeze for up to 2 months.
Warm in a 300°F oven for 5-8 minutes wrapped in foil.
Per serving (25mg) · 16 servings
A light, low-calorie option · based on a 2,000 cal daily diet
Nutritional values are approximate and may vary based on specific ingredients and preparation methods.
Sarah Chen is a professional recipe developer and food editor with over a decade of experience in test kitchens and food media. She trained at the Culinary Institute of America before spending six years developing and testing recipes for national food publications, where she honed her ability to translate restaurant techniques into approachable home cooking. At RecipePool, Sarah leads recipe development, ensuring every dish is tested at least three times for clarity, accuracy, and genuine deliciousness. When she is not in the kitchen, she is browsing farmers markets and collecting vintage cookbooks.
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