1-Hour Soft and Buttery Dinner Rolls

Directions

Heat the oven to 400°F.  Grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray, and set aside. In a microwave-safe bowl or measuring cup, stir together the water and melted butter, then add in the milk and honey and stir until combined.   Microwave the mixture for 1 minute and give it a stir.   Continue microwaving the mixture in 15 second intervals, until it reaches 110°F and the butter is completely melted. Pour the liquid mixture into the large bowl of a stand mixer.   Then sprinkle the yeast evenly on top, give it a quick stir with a fork to combine, and let the yeast activate for 5 minutes until it is foamy. Add in 3 1/2 cups of flour and the salt. Use the dough-hook to mix in the dry ingredients on medium-low speed until combined.  If the dough is sticking to the sides of the bowl, add in 1/4 cup more flour at a time until the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl and is only slightly sticky to the touch.    Continue mixing on low speed for 4-5 minutes until the dough is smooth.  Then form the dough into a ball with your hands and transfer it to a greased bowl. Cover the bowl with a damp towel or paper towel, and let it rise briefly for 15 minutes. Gently punch the dough down and divide into 15 equal-sized pieces. Form each piece into a ball and place the dough balls in the greased baking dish.  Cover the dish again with a damp towel or paper towel and let the dough balls rise for an additional 15-20 minutes. Uncover and bake for 15 minutes, or until the rolls are lightly golden brown on top and cooked through. Transfer the baking dish to a wire cooling rack and brush the tops of the rolls with melted butter. Then serve warm and enjoy!.