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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Vicki B says
Made these today in muffin pans and they were so easy and so amazingly good! Thanks for sharing. My new go to recipe.
Alisa says
I made these as part of Easter dinner today. Delish! Only change I made is I used less butter and water instead of milk. You stated that the milk activates the yeast but it is activated just fine with water too. It’s the warm water and sugar that activates it. Thank you for this great recipe! I am saving it to be my go to roll recipe.
Julie L says
I have made these twice in the last week! I usually mess up homemade bread recipes, but these turn out soft and fluffy, just like the description! Thanks for the recipe!
Lori J. Evans says
I made these rolls for Easter dinner today and let’s say….there were NONE left! I had tried twice before to make them but as they say, 3 times the charm. This recipe was so easy to follow and the rolls turn out so fluffy, moist and oh sooo yummy! I even had some yeast left over to freeze to make some in the future. THANK YOU!!!
Gloria says
Making them today for Easter Dinner. I realized that I had forgotten to buy rolls and searched for a quick recipe. They are on the second rise now. Can hardly wait. Thank you and Happy Easter!
Barbara says
These are, hands down, the best recipe I’ve ever made for dinner rolls! Thank you so much! My family is salivating right now! These will surely be eaten first before the ham and Mac & cheese!!
Liz says
Excellent recipe! Made this for our Easter dinner. Since we are quarantined, I made a half batch. After reading all the rave reviews, I didn’t want to be stuck inside with delicious rolls to snack on. My family went on and on about how great they were. I made clover rolls (three small balls in each muffin tin). Recipe made 12 beautiful rolls. This was an easy recipe that resulted in delicious rolls. My teenage son…mom, you need to make these more often.
Lucia Beswick says
Amazing recipe! Worked out perfectly! Thank you for sharing❤❤❤
Honey says
My, my, my!!!
I just took this hot pan of deliciousness out of the oven! These dinner rolls are soft, fluffy and yes Delicious!! Thank for such a fool proof recipe!!
Vandana singal says
This is amazing recipe…i made buns for the first time and they couldn’t have been better. Only problem i had was that the bottom was baked more than i would have expected…i baked on 190 degree celcius. My kids just loved them and i know i will have to make them soon again 😃👍👍
Lydia Jones says
Love love love this recipe, it’s just like my grandma roll recipe!! I have used this one several times already & it works out perfect!! Can this same recipe be used for a loaf of bread also?? Thanks in advance!!
Bobbi Vincent says
These are the most amazing dinner rolls!
I follow this recipe and they come out perfect every time!
I have also used this recipe to make cinnamon rolls and they were amazing! My father in-law text me saying “Cinnabon, move over”! hahahaha
a. says
Hi! I’ve never baked with yeast. would active dry yeast work for these? that’s all i can find it’s so hard to find many baking products right now. these look great. thank you!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Yes, it sure will. Just will take a bit more time to rise.
Brenda Bryant says
I haave been trying to make dinner rolls for years with no success – until now! This recipe is absolutely fabulous and the directions we so easy to follow. Everyone in my family loved them including my very fussy eater granddaughter. Can’t wait to make them again and try more of your recipes!
Cherrl says
This is by far THE BEST recipe I have ever tried!!!