1-Getting started: Getting started with sweet dinner rolls is all about following a clear process that leads to bakery-quality results right at home. Begin by mixing your ingredients in a stand mixer for ease, but don’t worry if you don’t have one hands work just fine too. This guide walks you through each part, helping you avoid common pitfalls and end up with rolls that are irresistibly soft.

2-First, combine the warm water, warm milk, eggs, sugar, melted and cooled butter, 3.5 cups of the bread flour, salt, and yeast in a mixer fitted with a dough hook. Mix on low speed until the dough starts to form, then scrape down the sides of the bowl and keep mixing for another two minutes. Gradually add the remaining bread flour, ½ cup at a time, while mixing on low speed and scraping the bowl sides as needed to ensure everything blends smoothly.

3-Once the dough comes together, knead it for 3-4 minutes until it pulls away from the bowl sides. Transfer the dough to a floured surface, lightly grease the mixing bowl with oil, put the dough back in, cover it with a towel, and let it rise in a warm spot until it doubles in size. After rising, deflate the dough and divide it into 24 equal pieces by cutting it into halves and quarters, then into thirds; shape each piece into rolls and arrange them in baking pans 18 rolls in a 9×13-inch pan and 6 in a 9×5-inch loaf pan.

4-Let the rolls rise for one hour before baking them at 350°F for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown. Right after baking, brush the tops with butter to boost flavor and softness, and keep them warm with a bread basket or warming stone. This method makes sweet dinner rolls that are adaptable and forgiving, even for beginners.