Pillow-soft, flaky, and buttery dinner rolls made from a straightforward 7-ingredient rich dough that bakes up golden with a tender crumb.
Whisk the warm milk, yeast, and 1 tablespoon of the sugar together in the bowl of a stand mixer; cover and let sit for 5 minutes.
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon sugar, egg, butter, salt, and 1 cup of the flour. Mix on low speed for 30 seconds, scraping down the bowl as needed.
Add the remaining flour and mix on medium speed until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms.
Knead the dough with a dough hook or by hand until smooth and elastic.
Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1–2 hours.
Punch down the dough to release air. Divide into 14–16 pieces.
Shape each piece into a tight, smooth ball by stretching the top and pinching/sealing underneath. Arrange in a greased baking pan.
Cover and let the shaped rolls rise until puffy, about 1 hour.
Bake until golden brown, about 20–25 minutes.
Optional: Brush warm rolls with the melted butter and honey mixture before serving.