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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Dawn says
This is the best roll recipe I have found! I struggled every time with making homemade rolls and this time I actually made rolls that were edible. I could make bread and all sorts of stuff in the kitchen, but rolls were just not something I was able to make. I almost gave up on them (and I don’t give up easily!)
So glad I found this recipe 🙂
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Yay! So glad you gave them a try Dawn! We love them SOOO much 🙂
Beth says
Do these need to be baked immediately after the second rise or can they set for 4-5 hours until time to eat?
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
If you leave them out they will continue to rise – and then fall. Best to bake them after that second rise.
Kathi says
These are now my go-to dinner rolls! So easy to make and everyone loves them! Thanks for the recipe!
Gabby says
I made these with slightly less yeast (1.5 Tbsp active dry yeast) and did an hour for the first rise. They were delicious and airy unlike a lot of roll recipes I’ve tried!
Sherrie says
Think I just found my new go to recipe. These were probably the fluffiest rolls I’ve ever made! Everyone loved them.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
So glad you love them Sherrie!
Helen says
Easy to follow recipe, they came out perfect! Bonus that they arequick and easy!! I made 2 batches. Froze one for later.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thank you so much Helen!
Jackie says
Family loved these, only two made it to the next morning. I do a lot of baking and bread making and these came out wonderful, and were so easy to make!!! Thank you!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
I’m so glad Jackie! It’s our go-to roll recipe and I love it when other make and enjoy it as well. Have a great week!
Mandy @ South Your Mouth says
Holy moly, these are absolutely perfect!
Sandy says
These rolls were delicious. My husband said they tasted like Bob Evan’s dinner rolls. I ate mine with butter and jam and he had butter and honey. I can’t wait to make them again. Thank you for posting this wonderful recipe!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
So glad you enjoyed the rolls Sandy!
Denise says
What do you use to grease the baking pan?
Thank you.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
I personally like to use butter but you could also use shortening or a nonstick cooking spray.
Kitty says
Love love love these! I make them once a month and my husband and kids devour them. You can even enjoy them as is. That’s how great they are. Thank you?
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thank you so much Kitty! Have a great week!
Nodee says
This is the second time I’ve made your recipe, and these are the best darn buns i’ve ever had! Soft pillow goodness, and a relatively easy bread recipe at that. Thank you so much for my first successful dinner rolls!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
I’m so glad you gave them a try! I just love how easy this recipe is. I think EVERYONE can and SHOULD make it lol!
The Perfect Dinner Roll Seeker says
I’ve been on a continual search for the perfect dinner roll, and for me, these, I think, may be it. Not too sweet and easy to make! After making them the first time, the middle rolls were still fairly raw in the inside of the pan after baking the entire specified time- the rolls on the outsides were perfect. So, I decided to try these in a crescent roll shape instead to see if they would cook more evenly. This seemed to be the ticket! Thanks for a great recipe.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
I like the crescent roll idea! I many need to try that!
Ramona Rutherford says
Super recipe! My family lived them ronight with our turkey soup. Tomorrow the kids want them in their lunches !! Soo good. Thank you
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Ooooh yummy! You know I love to make little slider sandwiches if we have any leftovers – so good! Thanks for stopping by Ramona and have a great weekend!
Tammie crain says
You have to use a stand mixer ?? I don’t have one
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
I do highly recommend it but you can make it work without one – just a little bit of elbow grease involved 😉