Nothing brings people together quite like the aroma of freshly baked bread. These homemade dinner rolls are the perfect addition to any meal, whether you're hosting a large family gathering or just looking to add a little something special to your weeknight dinner.
Made with simple ingredients like flour, eggs, and butter, this recipe is easy to follow and comes together in no time. The dough is mixed in a stand mixer, making the process even easier and ensuring consistent results every time.
As the dough rises, the tantalizing aroma of freshly baked bread fills your home, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere. When it's time to bake the rolls, they become golden brown and crispy on the outside while remaining soft and fluffy on the inside. Brushed with melted butter, these dinner rolls are simply irresistible.
Perfect for any occasion, from a holiday feast to a casual dinner with friends, these dinner rolls are sure to impress. Serve them warm with a pat of butter, and watch as they disappear from the basket in no time.
With this easy-to-follow recipe, you can create a little taste of homemade goodness that your taste buds (and your family and friends) will love.
So why not give it a try and bring a little warmth and comfort to your next meal? For more delicious bread recipes like this, check out our Bread For Tortas, Rosemary Focaccia bread, Breadsticks, Galleta Cuartel, Galleta Paraguaya, Sandwich Bread, Whole Wheat Pita Bread, Naan Bread, Challah bread, Bolillos, and Telera Bread.
How to Make Dinner Rolls
Note: The full instructions are provided in the recipe card below.
Line a 13'' x 18'' rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside. In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the yeast, 1 cup of flour, and 1 cup of warm water (about 110 to 115 F). Let sit for 10 to 15 minutes until the mixture becomes frothy. In another bowl, combine the remaining flour, salt, and sugar. Set aside.
Add the softened butter and eggs to the stand mixer bowl with the yeast mixture. Using the dough hook attachment, mix on low speed until the ingredients are well combined.
Add the flour mixture to the stand mixer bowl in 3 to 4 increments, mixing on low speed after each addition until the dough comes together and is smooth and elastic about 8 minutes.
Form the dough into a ball and place it in a large, greased bowl. Cover with a clean kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm, draft-free area for about 1 to 2 hours or until it has doubled in size.
Preheat the oven to 375F (190C). Once the dough has risen, punch it down gently to release any air bubbles. Divide the dough into 24 equal pieces, about 70g each. Roll each piece into a ball and place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between them for rising.
Cover the dough balls with a clean kitchen towel and let them rise in a warm, draft-free area for about 30 to 45 minutes or until they have doubled in size. Bake the rolls for 20 to 25 minutes or until they are golden brown and sound hollow when tapped.
While the rolls are baking, melt 1 stick (113g) of butter in a small saucepan or in the microwave. Once the rolls are done, remove them from the oven and transfer them to a wire rack to cool for a few minutes. Brush the melted butter over the tops of the warm rolls using a pastry brush. Serve the rolls warm or at room temperature.
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Easy Dinner Rolls
Tools
- 13'' x 18'' Baking Sheet with rimmed or (2) 9x13-inch baking dish
Ingredients
- 250 ml ( about 1 cup) warm 2% milk or water (110F to 115F)
- 4 large eggs , room temperature
- 200 g (14 tablespoons) unsalted butter softened
- 100 g (½) granulated white sugar
- 3 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 kg (8 cups)bread flour or all-purpose flour
- 17 g (2 tablespoons) instant dry yeast
For Brushing the Dinner Rolls
- 113 g (1 stick) butter
Instructions
- Line a 13'' x 18'' rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside. In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the yeast, 1 cup of flour, and 1 cup of warm water (about 110 to 115 F). Let sit for 10 to 15 minutes until the mixture becomes frothy. In another bowl, combine the remaining flour, salt, and sugar. Set aside.
- Add the softened butter and eggs to the stand mixer bowl with the yeast mixture. Using the dough hook attachment, mix on low speed until the ingredients are well combined.
- Add the flour mixture to the stand mixer bowl in 3 to 4 increments, mixing on low speed after each addition until the dough comes together and is smooth and elastic about 8 minutes.
- Form the dough into a ball and place it in a large, greased bowl. Cover with a clean kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm, draft-free area for about 1 to 2 hours or until it has doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven to 375F (190C). Once the dough has risen, punch it down gently to release any air bubbles. Divide the dough into 24 equal pieces, about 70g each. Roll each piece into a ball and place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between them for rising.
- Cover the dough balls with a clean kitchen towel and let them rise in a warm, draft-free area for about 30 to 45 minutes or until they have doubled in size. Bake the rolls for 20 to 25 minutes or until they are golden brown and sound hollow when tapped.
- While the rolls are baking, melt 1 stick (113g) of butter in a small saucepan or in the microwave. Once the rolls are done, remove them from the oven and transfer them to a wire rack to cool for a few minutes. Brush the melted butter over the tops of the warm rolls using a pastry brush. Serve the rolls warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Storing: Allow the dinner rolls to cool completely to room temperature. Store the rolls in an airtight container or a resealable plastic bag. Keep the rolls at room temperature for up to 3 days.
All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe and nutritional value will vary depending on the brands you use, measuring methods, and portion sizes per household.
