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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Danice Faulkner-Edwards says
Can you use bread flour instead of All Purpose?
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
You sure can!
Nicole says
I’ve made these rolls more times than I can count and they come out perfect every time. Occasionally I will use a little more sugar if I want to serve them as a brunch roll and use cinnamon and sugar, honey, or jelly after they’re baked.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Love this Nicole! Thank you so much!
Brenda says
I’ve made these rolls several times and they are always a hit, I have made them a head of time and froze them before the final rise, took them out of the freezer to let them defrost and do the final rise, they were perfect. This is my go to recipe for dinner rolls!!! Thank you so much for sharing your recipe.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
I appreciate this so much Brenda! Made my day!
Summer Walker says
Oh my gosh!!! Seriously the best. Light and fluffy and absolutely perfect! My oven runs a bit hot, so I baked them at 325 for about 10-11 min. Amazing. No need for another yeast roll recipe ever. Thank you.
Cleo says
I tried your recipe and it did not fail me! The rolls were really light, fluffy and buttery!
Stephanie says
Easy and fantastic recipe! I have been making this recipe for years and am always sharing the link with others.
Stacey says
I just pulled these out the oven 10 minutes ago and I’ve already eaten 2!!! I can’t believe how easy these were to make and how soft they are. Thank you so much for this recipe!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Yay! So happy to hear that Stacey! They are our FAVORITE 💛
LisaMarie says
I made these today… OMG they are so easy and amazing… so delicious 😋
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Woohoo! So glad you love them as much as we do!
Otis says
Too much yeast. Tastes of yeast.
Olivia Stone says
I suppose it is past time I put in my rating for these rolls. I have made these multiple times; and they are a HUGE hit at family get togethers! To the point they are demanded now. This is a recipe I am leaving for my kids, of “Mom’s (or kids) Favorite Recipes to make” cookbook they get after I am gone. A simple reminder of simpler times for them! Thank you so much for sharing this recipe with us. It’s a huge family hit, and it simply brings families together, time and time again.
Olivia
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Oh my gosh, you just made me tear up Oliva! I have a book of recipes from my mom that is amongst my most cherished possessions. This really does mean a lot to me, thank you so much!
Christina says
Saving this as my official rolls recipe, holy moly!! Even better than I anticipated!! Perfectly sweet and fluffy 🤌🏻
RJ says
I’m making these as i write this all seems super simple and I’ll bet they will be amazing one tiny comment I want to make is that you may want to update the total time to 1 hr 22 min to account for the resting time. this only comes up because my girlfriend handed me the recipe and ask me to make them but did not see the resting time and now it’s messed with her timing for the rest of the meal. thankfully she’s not crazy and can just adjust to fit ( not all of us are so lucky).
Ana says
It is the first time I have made dinner rolls, and this is a very good recipe!
I don’t have a stand mixer, so I had to knead the dough by hand. It was a bit tiring, but also quite fun to do!
The texture was very fluffy and moist, and the rolls were so cute with their golden brown colour and round shape.
I will surely make this recipe again. Thank you for sharing!
Donna says
I made these tonight and they were delicious! I didn’t have any regular milk and used soy milk which worked out great. These were soft, fluffy and so tasty! Saving this recipe to make again later.
AUDREA says
I had to use almond milk and it still worked out lovely
Taylor says
I’ve made these rolls maybe 8+ times, so felt like I needed to finally contribute my rating! These are awesome. They come out perfect every time!! I’ve added herbs before and left them plain. I almost always pair with a compound butter. I make them for guests or Thanksgiving or Christmas. My family demands them at this point. They’ve made it into my family recipe book at this point. Must make!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thank you so much Taylor! So happy to hear these rolls are a family favorite!
Melissa says
My daughter in law is vegan, and tore through about 13 of these rolls at Thanksgiving.
Stacy says
Did you substitute something for the butter, egg, and milk? Vegans don’t eat any of those things