Who said making yeast rolls has to be complicated? These quick and easy dinner rolls are the perfect addition to any meal, and they can be on your table in no time. Ditch the store-bought variety and give these a try you won't be disappointed.
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❤️ Why you'll love this recipe
- These easy yeast rolls are perfect for any occasion.
- Homemade rolls made with yeast are simple to make, and they taste delicious.
- Yeast rolls are light and fluffy and full of buttery flavor.
- Soft rolls are perfect for dinner and great for a special
🧾 Ingredients
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- water, room temperature
- active dry yeast
- unsalted butter softened
- large egg
- bread flour
- granulated white sugar
- salt
- salted butter, melted for brushing the tops of rolls
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🔪 Instructions
This is an overview of the recipe. The full instructions are below in the recipe card.
- In a small bowl, whisk together water and yeast. Allow to proof for five minutes. Set aside.
- Add unsalted butter, egg, flour, sugar, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Mix well. Once the yeast is finished blooming, add it to the butter mixture and mix well.
- Transfer dough to a flat lightly floured work surface.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer with the dough hook attachment, knead for about five minutes until the dough ball is round and soft. If mixing by hand, knead for 10 minutes.
- Cut the dough into pieces of 16 equal-sized pieces and roll them into small dough balls, set aside.
- Pinch the bottom of each roll to make the roll stay together (see process picture).
- Let the dough rise for an additional 30 minutes. Cover with a clean cotton towel or plastic wrap.
- While the rolls are rising, preheat your oven to 375°F/191°C.
- Transfer the rolls (pinch side down) to a greased cookie sheet. You may need one large cookie sheet or two small cookie sheets.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Once out of the oven, brush with your melted butter
- Serve and enjoy.
👩🏻🍳 Eileen's Tips for Success
- For yeast to bloom fully, I recommend using water that is no warmer than 105°F and no cooler than 95°F.
- If you don't have a stand mixer, you can knead this dough by hand for 10 minutes. Or, if you have a bread machine you can knead it in the bread machine for 10 minutes on the knead setting.
- I like to cover my rolls with a flour sack towel because it's lightweight and won't prevent the rolls from rising.
- You can also brush the tops of these homemade rolls with honey butter for a slightly sweet roll.
Make ahead, storage, and freezer tips
These homemade rolls will last up to four days. Store them in an airtight covered container at room temperature.
Freezer Instructions
Once baked and cooled, the rolls can be placed on a baking sheet without touching in the freezer for about ½ hour or until frozen. The frozen rolls can be placed in a freezer-safe storage bag or container for up to 4 months.
The rolls will not stick together because they are placed in the freezer container when they are already frozen. When ready to use, remove the rolls from the freezer and let them defrost in the refrigerator overnight. Wrap the rolls in aluminum foil, reheat at 350°F for about 10 minutes, or until rolls are heated.
🥣 Serving Suggestions
- This Creamy Mushroom Barley Soup recipe is hearty and full of robust flavors that your entire family will enjoy.
- Dip the rolls into a nice bowl of Turkey Chili!
- Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup would benefit from a dip into these rolls.
- Dip these soft rolls into our tasty Potato Leek Soup for a fabulous combination.
- Guinness Beef Stew is super hearty and a fluffy roll would be delicious in this stew.
- Chicken Zoodle Soup is a tasty soup to dunk the fluffy rolls into for a great side.
Holiday Recipe Suggestions
These rolls are great with any holiday meal. Enjoy our Maple Glazed Ham as your main dish along with these homemade dinner rolls.
Honey Glazed Ham is a fantastic choice as a main course.
Bourbon Maple Turkey Breast is always a favorite for any festivity.
Smoked Turkey Breast is an easy main dish - especially for a smaller celebration.
🍽 Similar recipes
- Easy Homemade Flatbread Recipe is a delicious bread that pairs well with soup.
- Irish Brown Bread is a family recipe passed down for generations. This is a must-make quick bread recipe.
- Hawaiian Sweet Roll Recipe is light, fluffy, soft, and delicious.
📋 Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can freeze these dinner rolls. Allow them to cool completely, then place them in a freezer-safe bag or container. They will last for up to two months in the freezer. When you are ready to eat them, allow them to thaw at room temperature then reheat in the oven.
No, you will need yeast to make this specific dinner roll recipe. Try these easy Air Fryer Biscuits for a non-yeast roll recipe.
Reheat dinner rolls in the oven by preheating your oven to 350°F, then place the rolls on a baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until heated through. Brush with melted butter if desired.
Yes. The rolls can be prepared ahead of time up until Step 7 in the recipe card below. The rolls can be placed in the refrigerator in the baking pan covered with a cotton cloth sprinkled with flour.
To bake, remove the baking pan from the refrigerator about 30-40 minutes before ready to bake, so the dough comes to room temperature.
Then follow the remaining baking instructions.
Bread flour is a higher-gluten flour that is specifically made for yeast bread. It has a higher protein content than all-purpose flour, which helps to create a chewy and fluffy texture in your rolls.
All-purpose flour can be used as a substitution for bread flour in this recipe, however, the result may not be as chewy or fluffy.
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📖 Recipe
Easy Dinner Rolls
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Ingredients
- 1 cup water, room temperature
- 3 teaspoons dry yeast
- 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter softened
- 1 large egg
- 3 ¼ cup bread flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2-3 Tablespoons salted butter, melted for brushing tops of rolls
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together water and yeast. Allow it to proof for five minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, add unsalted butter, egg, flour, sugar, and salt. Mix well. Once the yeast is done proofing, add it to the butter mixture Mix again.
- Transfer your dough to a lightly floured flat surface.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, using a dough hook, need for about five minutes until your dough ball is round and soft. This can be done by using your hands, kneading for 10 minutes.
- Cut your dough ball into 16 sections. Roll into small balls and set aside.
- Pinch the bottom of your roll to make your role stay together (see process picture).
- Allow your rolls to sit and rise for an additional 30 minutes. Cover with a clean cotton towel.
- While the rolls are rising, preheat your oven to 375°F.
- Transfer your rolls (pinch side down) to a greased cookie sheet. You may need one large cookie sheet, or two small cookie sheets.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Once out of the oven, brush with your melted butter
- Serve and enjoy.
