Classic Dinner Rolls

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour , divided, or as needed
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 envelope Fleischmann's RapidRise Yeast , .25 ounce
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 cups milk
• 0.25 cups water
• 2 tablespoons butter , plus more for brushing

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather the ingredients.

2. 2

   Combine ¾ cup flour, sugar, undissolved yeast, and salt in a large bowl.

3. 3

   Heat milk, water, and 2 tablespoons butter in a saucepan until very warm (120 degrees to 130 degrees F).

4. 4

   Add warm milk mixture to the flour mixture. Beat for 2 minutes on medium speed of an electric mixer, scraping the bowl occasionally. Add ¼ cup flour; beat for 2 minutes at high speed. Stir in enough remaining flour to make soft dough.

5. 5

   Knead dough on a lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 8 to 10 minutes. Cover; let rest for 10 minutes.

6. 6

   Divide dough into 12 equal pieces.

7. 7

   Shape pieces into balls and place in a greased 8-inch round pan. Cover and let rise in warm, draft-free place until doubled in size, about 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

8. 8

   Bake rolls in the preheated oven until golden brown on top, about 20 minutes.

9. 9

   Brush with melted butter if you like.

10. 10

    Serve warm and enjoy!