You only need 7 ingredients to make these dinner rolls. Flaky, soft, and buttery, these fresh dinner rolls
outshine any main dish. If you’re a bread beginner, read this blog post to learn more about the yeast rolls
recipe, including how to prep the rolls ahead of time. You can also reference my Baking with Yeast Guide
for answers to common yeast FAQs.
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
WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO MAKE THIS RECIPE
Yeast – I use fast action yeast and let it activate in warm milk with a little sugar which feeds the yeast and encourages it to activate. Make sure your yeast hasn’t expired or it won’t work.
Flour – I use organic all-purpose flour for this recipe although regular all-purpose flour or bread flour
will also work.
Milk – this is another essential ingredient for creating that soft and fluffy texture we all love. Make sure
to use whole milk because it contains more fat and will create a richer dough. I also recommend using
a thermometer to make sure the milk is at the correct temperature before adding the yeast to it, if it’s
too hot the yeast won’t work and your dough won’t rise.
Butter – this is such a key ingredient for creating such a rich and buttery dough. The butter is melted to
be incorporated into the dough and then more melted butter is brushed on top of the rolls after baking
to give the rolls that nice sheen.
what to eat with dinner rolls
_Turkey Meatballs in Curry Sauce.
_Creamy Chicken Stew.
_Homemade Hummus.
_Creamy Coconut Chicken.
_Vegetarian Meatballs.
_Italian Baked Turkey Meatballs.
_Cabbage Roll Soup.
WHY YOU WILL LOVE THESE DINNER ROLLS
Healthy and delicious: These easy dinner rolls are healthy, fluffy, and full of deliciousness. They are the
perfect addition to your dinner table.
Better than store-bought: these dinner rolls are out of this world. They taste so much better than the
store-bought version. Especially when they come right out of the oven.
Easy to make: It’s really easy to make these savory-sweet dinner rolls. If you don’t like the taste of the
herbs, you may skip them and make simple wholewheat honey dinner rolls.
