Basic Dinner-Roll Dough

1. 1

   Warm the milk and 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan or in the microwave until very warm (110 degrees F).

2. 2

   Transfer to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook; mix in the sugar, yeast and 1 cup flour until combined but still lumpy.

3. 3

   Let stand until the mixture is very bubbly, about 30 minutes.

4. 4

   Add the butter, salt and 2 cups flour; mix on medium speed until smooth and elastic, 2 to 3 minutes.

5. 5

   Mix in the eggs until combined, scraping the bottom and side of the bowl as needed.

6. 6

   Add 1 1/4 cups flour and the mix-ins, if using; mix until the dough is smooth and starts to gather into a loose ball, about 4 minutes.

7. 7

   The dough should be slightly sticky; if it's too wet, add the remaining 1/4 cup flour.

8. 8

   Lightly oil a large bowl; scrape the dough into the bowl and turn to coat with the oil.

9. 9

   Cover with plastic wrap and set aside in a warm place until doubled in size, about 2 hours.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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