Light, fluffy, buttery dinner rolls are impossible to resist. Homemade with just a handful of simple ingredients, the BEST Dinner Rolls can you be on your table in a jiffy. They really are the perfect addition to any meal but I love this easy dinner roll recipe with Buttermilk Ranch Oven Fried Chicken or these delicious Turkey Meatballs.
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The BEST Dinner Rolls
An easy dinner roll recipe needs to be in everyone’s repertoire. These dinner rolls are perfect. Like, truly perfect. Soft and fluffy, my dinner roll recipe is going to blow you away with it’s pillowy texture and buttery flavor. They are extremely versatile and a welcome addition to essentially every meal.
I am the biggest fan of carbs. There, I said it. I’m currently working with a nutritionist and I get 3 starches a day. It’s basically torture but I’m learning to deal with it. I pick and choose those starches verrrry carefully these days.
When I knew I was making these soft dinner rolls for dinner this past week, I took extra precautions to make sure I could have at least two of these amazing dinner rolls with butter and jelly. Although, to be completely transparent, they don’t even need butter. It’s more of a habit at this point.
You guys! Just look at these fluffy dinner rolls! I love that they have just a hint of sweetness but it’s not too much. They are perfect for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snack, sandwiches – you name it.
They homemade dinner rolls are quick too! They do rise twice, for 30 minutes each, but start to finish, you’re looking at 90 minutes total and not a whole lot of work either.
I use my stand mixer and let the dough hook do the kneading for me. I’m using rapid rise or instant yeast in this dinner roll recipe so all the ingredients get dumped in together, much like you would in a bread machine. It’s basically the best thing ever.
Tips for Making Perfect Homemade Dinner Rolls
- This recipe comes together super fast so it’s nice to be prepared. Measure out all the ingredients before you get started so you can just dump them in the bowl of the mixer and get started.
- The milk is what activates the yeast so be diligent about checking for the right temperature. You’re looking for somewhere between 100-110F. I warm mine in the microwave in a glass measuring cup and then use this thermometer to check the temperature. If it gets too hot, let it sit until it reaches the right temperature. Killing the yeast is a big no-no.
- The first and second rise are both 30 minutes. Keep your rolls in a draft free location and cover with a tea towel or plastic wrap.
- Making the rolls the same size ensures an even baking time. I’m pretty good at eyeballing it but to be extra sure, pat the dough into a rectangle about 8 x 12 inches. Cut into 4 strips and then cut those strips into 6 squares for a total of 24 rolls. You can use a kitchen scale to weigh them.
- When rolling the dough into balls, I like to make them nice and smooth on top by pulling the “seams” down to the bottom and giving it a twist. That’s the side I place on to the baking sheet so the top is perfectly rounded. The video below will show you more of what I mean if that is unclear.
- Check the rolls at 12 minutes. If they are starting to darken beyond what you prefer, put a piece of foil over the top. I like my rolls a nice golden brown and once it hits that color, I know the rolls are done. Always check a center roll for doneness and then tent with foil if they need a few more minutes.
- Don’t forget to brush with butter! This is what gives the top of the dinner rolls that irresistible golden sheen. It’s super important 🙂
To Make Homemade Dinners Rolls, You’ll Need
How To Make Dinner Rolls
If you like this easy dinner roll recipe, make sure to check out this Cinnamon Bread and these Cheddar Bay Biscuits – so good!
The BEST Dinner Rolls
Ingredients
- 4 -5 cups all purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons rapid rise, instant yeast
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1½ cups warm milk , 110 degrees
- 5 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1 egg , room temperature
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Combine 3 cups of flour, yeast, sugar, salt, warm milk, butter, and egg in the bowl of a stand mixer.
- Attach the dough hook and turn the mixer on to the lowest speed and mix until flour is incorporated, scraping down the sides of the bowl as necessary.
- Increase speed to medium and beat for 2 minutes.
- Add 1/2 cup flour and blend with the dough hook until incorporated. And another 1/2 cup flour and repeat, mixing at medium speed for another 2 minutes until a ball of dough is formed.
- Add additional flour as necessary. The dough should be slightly sticky and soft and pulling away from the edge of the bowl.
- Transfer the dough to a lightly greased bowl and cover with a towel or plastic wrap. Let rise for 30 minutes at room temperature.
- Remove the towel or plastic wrap and deflate the dough by punching down lightly.
- Pinch off pieces of the dough and form 24 rolls. You can weigh them to keep the rolls close to the same size. Mine were about 2 ounces each but this will vary depending on how much flour you added.
- Transfer the rolls to a lightly greased quarter baking sheet or 9 x 13 baking dish. Cover with a towel or plastic wrap and let rise for an additional 30 minutes at room temperature.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Bake the rolls for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. If the rolls are getting too brown, just tent the rolls with foil.
- Remove rolls and brush hot rolls with the melted butter. Serve immediately or store cooled rolls in a plastic bag for up to 3 days.
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Notes
Nutrition
Feeling all the carbs?? Make sure to check out these recipes from friends:
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Shana says
I hardly comment on recipes bust these rolls are amazing!! So easy to make, me and my family thank you!!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thank you so much Shana!
erin DEBLAQUIERE says
Can you freeze the rolls to bake at a later date?
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
You can freeze the dough, here’s how:
Prepare the dough as directed, let it rise, and then shape the rolls.
Freeze the rolls on a parchment lined baking sheet or in a baking pan spaced out so they aren’t touching.
Place them in a ziploc freezer bag.
When you are ready to bake, let the rolls thaw and rise for about 4 hours at room temperature. The exact time will of course depend on warm your home is.
Then simply bake as directed.
If you prefer, you can also freeze the baked dinner rolls and let thaw for an hour or at room temperature.
Chineye says
Great reciepe. My go to reciepe for bread Rolls.
Vivian says
OMG this recipe is amazing! I tried this recipe today and the rolls were so soft. My entire family loved them, too. Thanks Trish!
Vivian says
This recipe turned out SO good! I love how the rolls were so soft. Thank you so much Trish!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thank you so much Vivian!
Cece says
This recipe is fabulous! It’s simple and easy to follow . These are probably some of the best dinner rolls I’ve ever made. My family absolutely loves them!!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe!
Erica says
Will these freeze well after baked?
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
You can freeze the dough, here’s how:
Prepare the dough as directed, let it rise, and then shape the rolls.
Freeze the rolls on a parchment lined baking sheet or in a baking pan spaced out so they aren’t touching.
Place them in a ziploc freezer bag.
When you are ready to bake, let the rolls thaw and rise for about 4 hours at room temperature. The exact time will of course depend on warm your home is.
Then simply bake as directed.
If you prefer, you can also freeze the baked dinner rolls and let thaw for an hour or at room temperature.
Bev says
This is EXACTLY what I have been trying to make. My dough seemed very wet, so I was concerned it would all just sort of become a dinner loaf (happened with another recipe, delicious but not what I wanted), but it turned out great. Thank you so much! I especially appreciated the time recommendations for kneading via dough hook.
Emma-Lucy says
I love this recipe, have used it many times, sometimes for small rolls and other times for larger ones. Thank you for sharing it!
Gabi says
Baked these rolls thrice in the past one month for friends & family. I usually bake 12 rolls (cut the recipe in half) and they turn out so soft.. Thank you..
Becky says
I’ve made these buns twice now, and they are delicious. I got about 18 large buns per batch. I found they were a bit denser than I was expecting, but it is probably due to the butter and egg used in the recipe. They didn’t last long in my house, and the second time I made them I doubled the batch. I’ve used them for soups, and also to make hearty breakfast sandwiches. Thank you for the recipe!
Angie says
Can you freeze after baked. Thanks
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
You can freeze the dough, here’s how:
Prepare the dough as directed, let it rise, and then shape the rolls.
Freeze the rolls on a parchment lined baking sheet or in a baking pan spaced out so they aren’t touching.
Place them in a ziploc freezer bag.
When you are ready to bake, let the rolls thaw and rise for about 4 hours at room temperature. The exact time will of course depend on warm your home is.
Then simply bake as directed.
If you prefer, you can also freeze the baked dinner rolls and let thaw for an hour or at room temperature.
Kijana says
These are super easy to make and oh so delicious 😋. Thank you for the recipes.
Brian says
Hi,I made these rolls for first time,did not use mixer ,instead used spatula and hands.and active dry yeast,it takes a little more time kneading and adding flour but eventually comes together,(have patience).a little longer to rise also.folding the dough in as seen on video is another need to know.rolls turn out perfect.thanks.
Brian says
Hi,I made these rolls for first time,did not use mixer ,instead used spatula and hands.it takes a little more time kneading and adding flour but eventually comes together,(have patience).folding the dough in as seen on video is another need to know.rolls turn out perfect.thanks.