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Fluffy Dinner Rolls

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James marcus

Homemade dinner rolls are easy to make and come out of the oven light and fluffy!

So much better than store-bought, these soft rolls are perfect with butter, served with lasagna, or even to use for sliders!

A Homemade Favorite

  • Easy to make with ingredients you likely have on hand.
  • This recipe comes from an old favorite in my recipe box.
  • Can be made with a stand mixer or by hand.
  • Rolls are fluffy with great flavor.

Make this easy yeast roll recipe any time dinner rolls are called for. These go great with soup, stew, and really with any saucy recipe!

Ingredients and Variations

YEAST For best results, use fresh active yeast. To tell if yeast is still fresh, add some sugar to the yeast in warm water. If the yeast bubbles up after 10 minutes, it’s still good to use.

DAIRY Whole milk and full-fat butter will give the finished rolls a rich and mildly sweet flavor.

SUGAR Sugar activates the yeast. For extra fiber, use a half and half ratio of whole wheat flour to white, and for a gluten-free dinner roll, use a gluten-free flour blend and increase the yeast and water (or follow the instructions on the package).

EXTRAS For savory rolls, stir in some Everything Bagel Seasoning or some Italian Seasoning. And for a sweet spread, try this wonderful recipe for Honey Butter.

How to Make Dinner Rolls

It’s never been so easy to make homemade dinner rolls:

  1. Combine yeast with warm water & sugar until foamy. Warm the milk, butter, sugar, & salt until melted.
  2. Mix flour with the yeast mixture, and milk mixtures.
  3. Knead dough until smooth, allow to rise.
  4. Punch down dough & divide into 12 balls.
  5. Shape balls into buns & place them in a greased casserole dish. Cover & let rise. Bake (per the recipe below) until rolls are fluffy and golden brown on top.

Tips for the Best Buns

  • Measure the flour by spooning it into a measuring cup and then pulling a knife across the top to level the flour.
  • Don’t add too much flour to the dough while kneading, just enough to keep the dough from sticking.
  • Allow the buns to rise at room temperature away from temperature extremes. Cover with a layer of plastic wrap or parchment and a clean kitchen towel.
  • Brushing the rolls with butter or milk helps them come out browned and glossy. Brush with additional butter when they come out of the oven to make them shiny.

How to Store

Keep dinner rolls in a zippered bag or covered container in a cool dry place, and they’ll stay fresh for up to 5 days. Freeze baked and cooled rolls on a cookie sheet and then place them in a zippered bag with the date labeled on the outside. They’ll keep in the freezer indefinitely, but are best if used within 3 months. Let frozen rolls thaw at room temperature before serving.

More Love from the Oven

  • Cheese Bread (Quick Bread) – easy & cheesy
  • Homemade Biscuits
  • Naan Bread – chewy and soft
  • Cheddar Cheese Scones
  • 30 Minute Dinner Rolls
  • Jalapeno Cheddar Bread – a touch of spice
  • Easy Beer Bread – savory warmth

Did you make these homemade Dinner Rolls? Be sure to leave a rating and a comment below!

This post was last modified on 22/10/2023 10:27

James marcus

Garden Courte is a blog written by [James Marcus], a passionate gardener and writer. She has been gardening for over 20 years and has a deep understanding of plants and how to care for them. In her blog, she shares her knowledge and experience with others, providing tips and advice on gardening, plant care, and more.

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