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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Nutrition
Feeling all the carbs?? Make sure to check out these recipes from friends:
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Mary Wood says
Hands down the best thing that I have ever made. My husband said they were better than dessert. I will save this recipe and make it over and over!
Heather K Johnson says
The title of this recipe doesn’t lie….they are THE BEST! I lightly sprinkled on coarse salt after the melted butter on top when they came out of the oven…chefs kiss!
Jobeth says
My rolls didn’t come out as fluffy like the Picture, but it was my first time making homemade rolls and they still taste way better than the store bought. With prices going up I wanted to learn how to make my own bread to save some money. I will try to make these again and see how they come out. Like I said they are way better than store bought.
SF says
I started making these for thanksgiving last year and they were requested for Christmas and another family event. Everyone loves them! Thanks!
Arfa says
Sooooo goooooood!
Thankyou for the recipe
Brenda says
I’ve made these rolls a few times, and never have any left. They are so soft and delicious. Is there a way to freeze the roll balls before baking, so I could only bake a few at a time?
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Sure can Brenda! 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.
Transfer the frozen rolls to a ziploc freezer bag.
When you are ready to bake, remove the rolls from the bag and place in baking dish. 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.
Carrie says
These are literally the BEST dinner rolls I’ve ever made and eaten. I made them for Christmas last year and they got rave reviews. Thank you so much for this amazing recipe. I highly recommend this recipe to all.
Veena says
Super soft yummy dinner rolls. Just perfect. Easy to make. Thank you for this recipe.
Dana Hyatt says
Love your yeast roll recipe but I tried to make them with less carbs. It was easy! I used whole grain wheat and half the sugar with 1 tablespoon of honey. No egg or butter except for the top. Delicious!
Marissa L says
I’ve been recently getting into baking and wasn’t sure I was ready to tackle yeast yet. Boy was I wrong! These turned out absolutely delicious. I actually used a hand mixer until it started to get too thick for it and switched to a silicone spatula. These still turned out perfect!! Instead of 24, I made 12 bigger rolls and baked for about 25 min. This is definitely my new favorite roll recipe! Thank you for sharing this with us🩷
melissa says
Best dinner roll Recipe ever! This has been a no fail for me and has always turned out perfect. I used this recipe even before I had a stand mixer and it even turns out perfect hand kneading, the old fashioned way.
Natasha says
O.M.G! First time bread baker here and wow! What a hit with my kids and I. I even gifted a bunch to friends and coworkers for Christmas and they all absolutely loved em!
I also used this recipe to make a loaf of bread and WOW! DEVINE. I absolutely will keep this recipe and pass it to my kids. Thank you so much
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
I keep hearing about the bread readers are making with this recipe and I keep meaning to try it – maybe this weekend! Thanks Natasha!
Keli says
I couldn’t find any rolls at the grocery store so I googled recipes but most took way too long to prep. I came across your recipe and decided to give it a try. These are Ah-maze-ing!!! My husband’s didn’t believe I’d made them (even though I make sour dough etc all the time). They were so easy and were absolutely perfect. This will be my go to recipe, thank you!!
Dawn says
These rolls are delicious and I didn’t even follow the directions right! I made them the night before but I put them in the fridge after the second rise and I took them out and let them sit for a few hours and they still came out great!
Veronica says
I made this dinner rolls last night and it is the BEST indeed !!!!
It is flavourful, lights and soft..
I had a couple of pieces left and even overnight, the rolls are still super soft.
Thank you for this wonderful recipe
Teresa says
I work in a group home caring for 6 developmentally challenged men. I made these the 1st time at work, they cleared the pan, and now ask for them regularly.
I’ve made many different bread recipes and this one is my favorite by far. They are perfect inside, nice and fluffy, they taste amazing. I’m gonna try using this dough recipe to make monkey bread in the future..
Betty A Mauer says
Thanks this is the second time I have used your recipe and it is fabulous. Thank you for posting. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!