French Dinner Rolls Recipe

Experience the magic of homemade French dinner rolls! These perfectly golden rolls boast a delicate, flaky crust, a soft and chewy interior, and an airy lightness that makes them the ideal accompaniment to any meal. Effortlessly elegant, yet surprisingly simple to make, these rolls will elevate your dinner table from ordinary to extraordinary.

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 32 mins
Calories 278.2 kcal
Protein 14g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for French Dinner Rolls

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How to Make French Dinner Rolls

  1. In a large bowl, combine 1 cup (240ml) warm water (105-115°F), 2 ¼ teaspoons (1 packet) active dry yeast, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, and 1 tablespoon honey.
  2. Let stand for 5-10 minutes, or until foamy.
  3. Add ¼ cup olive oil, 1 ½ teaspoons salt, and 2 cups all-purpose flour to the yeast mixture.
  4. Gradually stir in the remaining 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, ½ cup at a time, until a soft dough forms and pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
  5. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
  6. Lightly oil a large bowl. Place the dough in the bowl, turning to coat.
  7. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
  8. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  9. Gently deflate the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface.
  10. Divide the dough into 16 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a smooth ball.
  11. Place the rolls onto lightly greased baking sheets, leaving at least 2 inches between each roll.
  12. Cover the rolls loosely with plastic wrap and let rise for another 40 minutes, or until almost doubled.
  13. Brush the tops of the rolls with 1 large egg white, lightly beaten.
  14. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

12 g

Sugar

17g

Fat

2g

Carbs

17g

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