You’re about to meet your new favorite side dish: Perfect Soft Vanilla Dinner Rolls — ultra-fluffy, slightly sweet, and kissed with warm vanilla flavor. These rolls melt in your mouth and go just as beautifully with savory meals as they do slathered in butter and jam.
Light, pillowy, and subtly sweet with a cozy vanilla aroma.
Ingredients:
- 3½ cups (440g) all-purpose flour (plus more as needed)
- 1 packet (2¼ tsp) active dry yeast
- ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup (240ml) warm milk (about 110°F/43°C)
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- ¼ cup (60g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
For Brushing:
- 2 tbsp melted butter (plus more for serving)