Easy Dinner Rolls

5 from 3 votes

Homemade Easy Dinner Rolls, a quick yeast roll that is ready in less than an hour. They are perfect along with any main dish recipes from chicken, to soups, and salads. Make these for holidays, family gathering, a great side dish.

Course Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword easy dinner rolls, easy dinner rolls recipe, quick and easy dinner rolls

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 12

Rest Time 30

Total Time 52

Servings rolls

Calories 128kcal

Author Eileen Kelly

Equipment

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Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls
Liquid Measuring Cup
Whisk
Pastry Brush
baking sheet

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 white 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.

Notes

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Storage: These homemade rolls will last for up to four days stored in an airtight covered container at room temperature.

Recipes written by Everyday Eileen are for information purposes. Eileen Kelly is not a registered dietician or nutritionist. Any nutritional data we provide is an approximation. Actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and portion sizes

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