Ingredients
1/4 cup sugar1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast1-1/4 teaspoons salt4-1/2 to 5 cups all-purpose flour1 cup 2% milk1/2 cup water2 tablespoons butter2 large eggs, room temperature1 large egg, lightly beatenFOR EVERYTHING DINNER ROLLS:1 teaspoon kosher salt1 teaspoon dried minced garlic1 teaspoon dried minced onion1 teaspoon poppy seeds1 teaspoon sesame seedsFOR PARMESAN-GARLIC DINNER ROLLS:2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese1/2 teaspoon dried minced garlicFOR ALMOND-HERB DINNER ROLLS:2 tablespoons chopped sliced almonds1/2 teaspoon kosher salt1/2 teaspoon dried basil1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Preparation
In a large bowl, mix sugar, yeast, salt and 2 cups flour. In a small saucepan, heat milk, water and butter to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat on medium speed 3 minutes. Add 2 eggs; beat on high 2 minutes. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky).
Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
Punch down dough. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide and shape dough into 24 balls. Place in 2 greased 13x9-in. baking pans. Cover with kitchen towels; let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 375°. Brush rolls with lightly beaten egg. Sprinkle with toppings for rolls of your choice. Bake until golden brown, 10-15 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks; serve warm.
