Fluffy Dinner Party Rolls

Ingredients:

• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast (or one packet)
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup warm milk
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 2 large eggs, at room temperature
• Additional melted butter for brushing (optional)

Instructions:

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine 3 cups of all-purpose flour, instant yeast, sugar, and salt.
2. In a separate bowl, mix the warm milk, melted butter, and eggs.
3. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the milk mixture.
4. Stir the ingredients together until a soft dough forms.
5. Gradually add the remaining 1 cup of flour, 1/4 cup at a time, until the dough is smooth, soft, and slightly sticky. You may not need to use all the remaining flour.
6. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
7. Grease a clean bowl with oil or butter, place the dough inside, cover it with a kitchen towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1-1.5 hours or until it doubles in size.
8. After the dough has risen, punch it down gently to release the air bubbles.
9. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
10. Divide the dough into equal-sized portions and shape them into rolls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between each roll.
11. Cover the rolls loosely with a clean kitchen towel and let them rise again for about 30-45 minutes, or until they have doubled in size.
12. Optionally, brush the rolls with melted butter before baking to give them a golden finish.
13. Bake the rolls in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until they turn golden brown and sound hollow when tapped on the bottom.
14. Remove the rolls from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack.

These fluffy dinner party rolls are perfect for serving warm as a side dish to complement any dinner spread. They’re soft, fluffy, and sure to impress your guests!