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
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Jenna says
My rolls turned out beautiful like the photo, but kind of doughy and smelled like alcohol? Any idea what I might have done wrong?
Mandi F says
I’ve made a lot of different roll recipes over the years, and FINALLY found one to use on repeat! I just used two full packets of yeast, and had great results. Thanks for sharing!
Debra A Hansley says
The absolute best dinner roll recipe? Everyone liked these and were shocked they weren’t bakery bought! My forever recipe!!
Alison Clark says
2 Tablespoons yeast? Is that all 3 packets of instant yeast? Please confirm. Thanks!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
A little less. Each packet has 2.25 teaspoons. One tablespoon has 3 teaspoons. I have had readers successfully make this recipe with just one or two packets of yeast. Hope that helps!
Patchmm says
Oh, my goodness!
I am at my daughter’s house and made these for lunch for my daughter and 3 grandsons. The recipe was quick and easy to do so please don’t overthink it.
The house smelled amazing and when I pulled them from the oven, my oldest grandson danced around singing, “Oh, happy day” 😊. He pulled on right off the tray, and then another one. My 2 younger grandsons came into the kitchen asking for rolls. In comes my daughter and her response was, “Let me taste”.
Well, I pulled them out of the oven at 1:17 p.m. I made honey butter and it is now 2:44 p.m. and all 2 dozen are GONE!!!
Thank you, Trish for an amazing recipe and such sweet memories with my family!
casey says
I’m just getting into baking from scratch and this recipe is so easy to use! It yields rolls that are even better than those from a local bakery, too! SO amazing. I’ve made them twice in a week! Thanks so much for sharing.
Katelynn says
These rolls are great! Soft, fluffy, and the perfect sweet. Just don’t forget the salt and sugar the first time like I did haha. Second time round was perfect.
Rita Roberts says
I want to make these. But I don’t usually have rapid rise, instant yeast on hand. Can I use regular active dry yeast instead?
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Absolutely! Just allow for a bit of extra rise time.
Fairouz ghandour says
Can I use margarine if I don’t have butter?
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
No, I don’t recommend using margarine in this recipe – the rolls won’t taste good.
Jaime says
I have made these dinner rolls. Probably a million times now. Not even kidding hahaha. They are just so easy and so delicious. My husband devours them. I seriously make these probably three times a month. They’re so awesome. I have made roast beef and provolone sliders on them. With caramelized onions. They turn out great EVERY time. Thanks for such a great quick, easy and delicious recipe
Shanna says
This has been my go to recipe for the past few years! Thanks so much ♥️
Jackie says
Such an easy recipe to follow and they tasted AMAZING!!!!!! They were so delicious. definitely saving this recipe ❤️
Ava says
These dinner rolls live up to their name!!! Thank you for sharing! My family loves them!
Jamie says
I have made these at least 5 times since Christmas. They are so good! I am so bad at dough, so I have enlisted my bread machine to do the dough cycle. I tend to overthink dough, so this is the only way for me. When it beeps that the dough cycle is done, I dump it into a greased bowl and flip it over a couple times to grease the dough on both sides. Then form rolls, put into baking dish and let them rise. They are dangerously delicious. Thank you so much for this recipe! It makes 24 rolls, but they do not last long! So Good!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
I love that you’re using your bread machine for these rolls! I may have to give that a try lol!
Adrienne Craig says
Mine are currently in their 2nd rise, stuffed with mozzarella cheese, and pepperoni! To be glazed in garlic butter when finished baking! There’s so many possibilities out of this one recipe…