Dinner Roll
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Dinner rolls are soft, fluffy bread that are commonly served as a side dish. They are often baked until golden brown and provide a satisfying source of carbohydrates with a notable amount of protein.
Dinner rolls are served in various meal programs including school meals, senior nutrition, shelter feeding, and catering across NYC.
Popular Home Recipes for Dinner Roll
Example recipe — not from the Healthy Heart kitchen. This is a popular home-style version of Dinner Roll shown for general reference. It does not reflect the ingredients, preparation, or allergens in meals prepared by Healthy Heart Food Service.
These soft and fluffy dinner rolls are the perfect accompaniment to any meal, offering a warm, golden-brown touch to your table.
Ingredients
- •2 cups all-purpose flour
- •2 tbsp sugar
- •1 tsp salt
- •1 package active dry yeast
- •1/2 cup warm water
- •1/4 cup milk
- •2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- •1 large egg
Instructions
- 1In a large bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until foamy.
- 2Add milk, melted butter, and egg to the yeast mixture and stir to combine.
- 3In a separate bowl, mix flour and salt. Gradually add this to the wet ingredients, stirring until a dough forms.
- 4Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 5Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- 6Punch down the dough, divide it into 12 equal pieces, and form each piece into a ball.
- 7Place the dough balls on a greased baking sheet, cover, and let them rise for another 20 minutes.
- 8Preheat oven to 375°F. Bake the rolls for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
Chef Tips
- For a richer flavor, substitute half of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour.
- Store leftover rolls in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Add herbs like rosemary or thyme for a fragrant twist.
Example home recipe for reference only — not used by Healthy Heart Food Service. For ingredient and allergen information about meals we serve, contact us.
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About This Item
This menu item is part of meal programs operated by Healthy Heart Food Service, serving schools, childcare centers, senior programs, shelters, and catering clients across New York City, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens, Manhattan, and Staten Island. Nutrition information is sourced from the USDA FoodData Central database and reviewed by our registered dietician. Actual values may vary based on preparation methods and serving size. For questions about our meal programs, contact us.