Our Everything Dinner Rolls go with well…..EVERYTHING!!! Simple enough for a weeknight dinner, yet fancy enough to serve at a holiday meal, like say…Easter for instance. I find myself constantly coming back to this recipe, especially at the holidays. It’s great in a pinch because I usually have everything on hand. But don’t let the simple ingredients fool you. This recipe really is something special! Everything Dinner Rolls draws it’s complex flavor and texture from the iconic NY bagel. Jam packed with garlic, onion, poppy and sesame seeds, and the perfect amount of sweetness! It’s everything you love!! Just don’t skimp on the topping!!

Here’s all you’ll need: sugar, yeast, salt, flour, milk, water, butter, eggs, kosher salt, minced garlic, minced onions, poppy seeds, and sesame seeds. For those of you in the Buffalo area, you HAVE to check out Marilla Country Store. You won’t believe how cheap their seeds and seasonings are!!! Like $2 for 5 oz of sesame seeds as opposed to $7 for just one ounce at our local grocery store.

In a large bowl, mix the sugar, yeast, salt, and one cup of flour. Stir to combine.

Next heat the milk, water, and butter in a small saucepan over medium low heat, stirring occasionally. Heat until the butter is melted and the liquid just starts to bubble. If it’s boiling you’ve gone too far!

Now add the milk mixture to the dry ingredients. Using a hand mixer, beat on medium speed for 3 minutes. Then add the egg. Beat for two minutes on high speed.

Stir in enough of the remaining flour to form a soft, sticky dough. Knead dough for 6-8 minutes on a lightly floured surface. The dough should be smooth and elastic. Place the dough in a greased bowl and let it rise in a warm place for about an hour. The dough should be doubled in size. Feel free to use a bread machine to mix the dough if you have one. I do, but I really enjoy making bread by hand every now and then.

After that’s done, punch down the dough. Go ahead punch it. Take some of that aggression out. Kidding!! Divide the dough into 12 balls. Place the rolls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper….cause you know I have an addiction to parchment paper!! It really does come in handy with this recipe. You’ll see why in the next step. Cover the rolls and let rise in a warm place for 30 minutes.

Next combine the kosher salt, minced garlic, minced onion, poppy seeds and sesame seeds in a small bowl. The best part about Everything Dinner Rolls is that you can substitute just about anything. Don’t have sesame seeds on hand? Swap out for sunflower seeds. Or skip the kosher salt and go with pretzel salt for an even more unique flavor. The possibilities are endless!  Brush the tops of the rolls with a lightly beaten egg. Sprinkle with everything topping. Be generous!! This is the best part!! Do you see how that parchment paper is collecting all the fallout? Kitchen Superstar!!

Bake in a 375 degree preheated oven for 10-15 minutes or until the rolls are golden brown in color. Remove from the baking sheet and serve warm. They’re great cold too. You just can’t beat bread hot out of the oven! I can picture the butter melting already!! Everything Dinner Rolls really are, well…..EVERYTHING!!!

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