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Homemade Dinner Rolls

November 26, 2019 by Mahy, Updated March 7, 2021 26 Comments

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Make these Homemade Dinner Rolls once and you will never reach for any other bread recipe! These are soft and extra fluffy. These are without a doubt, the Best Dinner Roll Recipe you’ll ever need!

A hand holding one dinner roll close up showing the texture

I love fool proof baking recipes, because no matter how much of a baker you are, a forgiving recipe is probably what you’ll always reach for.

This dinner roll recipe is just that. The easiest and most versatile bread dough out there!

DINNER ROLLS

While dinner rolls are best known for Holiday tables, I love them for brunch and other parties too. Especially when they’re super fluffy like these! You’ll even find yourself using them as slider buns for Tailgating, and more!

There are so many things I love about the dough, but for now here’s what I love about these dinner rolls:

  • Light as air
  • Fluffy insides without a load of butter
  • No greasy feel when you eat them
  • A slight sweetness in the taste
  • Taste just as fresh the next day
  • Can be flavored with endless toppings such as cheeses, herbs or garlic.

 

 

 

A tray of homemade dinner rolls with two rolls out of the tray on the board showing the insudes of the dough

HOMEMADE DINNER ROLLS

Let’s get in the baking zone and make some homemade dinner rolls!

Really,  I can’t count how many baking books I have read, how many doughs and loaves of bread I had to make to finally get to this dinner roll recipe!

One thing I have to share is that SOME recipes are truly forgiving and fool proof. So recipes like that are certainly a great starting point for baking beginners.

If you’re not a beginner baker, you’ll know that forgiving recipes are the ones you rely on over and over again. Especially when they’re versatile like this dinner roll recipe.

Seriously, the dough for these homemade dinner dolls makes best soft burger buns , hot dog rolls, soft sandwich bun, the BEST monkey bread (sweet or savory),  best garlic knots, soft breadsticks, cheese sticks – you name it! And of course the BEST homemade dinner rolls.

Point is, make them, they’ll be awesome and you’ll be super proud of yourself!

Inside texture of one dinner roll

DINNER ROLL RECIPE

Here a breakdown of the video step by step:

  • First of all, mix the yeast with sugar and honey and let it foam (or activate for a few minutes).
  • Add int he butter, egg and start mixing.
  • Now you’ll start adding in the flour and salt.
  • Knead the dough by hand or in a stand mixer until it’s smooth and elastic.
  • Make sure your dough is still slightly sticky! This one is an important note. If the dough is dry, you’ll end up with dry dinner rolls. So make sure your dough is slightly sticky.

dinner rolls dough ready for proofing

  • Place the dough in an oiled bowl and use ChicWrap Plastic wrap to perfectly seal the bowl.

dinner rolls dough ready to shape after poofing

  • 2 hours later and the dough will be doubled in size.
  • Then you’ll divide the dough in half and roll each half into a rope. At that point you’ll cut the rope into 2 inch pieces and then roll each in to a ball.

dough for homemade dinner rolls being shaped into a log before cutting

  • Use ChicWrap parchment paper to line the baking pan so that the dinner rolls bake evenly without sticking.

Dinner rolls shaped in the pan and ready to go in the oven

  • Place the rolls on to the prepared baking pan and cover one more time with ChicWrap Plastic wrap for 30 minutes before baking.

dinner rolld right out of the oven

  • This is a perfect time for you to preheat the oven and prepare the butter mixture for brushing the rolls.

brushing dinner rolls with butter mixture

  • You’ll brush them before and after baking to infuse the dinner rolls with extra flavor!

EASY DINNER ROLLS TIPS

  • Use instant yeast when you can, because it’s the quickest type of yeast to activate.
  • Honey adds an extra depth of flavor, not just sweetness.
  • Knead the dough for a while before deciding to add extra flour.
  • When your dough is slightly sticky to the touch but does not stick to the bowl, you have reached the perfect consistency!
  • Mix the butter with sesame and herbs for flavor, but feel free to use just butter. Also feel free to jazz up the flavor with garlic, parmesan and any spice you like!
  • For a lower-cal version, ditch the butter and dust the tops of your rolls with some flour.
  • So now get baking! This recipe is really FOOL PROOF, pillowy, melt in your mouth, soft and super easy to make! Enjoy!! 🙂

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A hand holding one dinner roll close up showing the texture
4.16 from 26 votes
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Fool Proof Homemade Dinner Rolls

Make these Homemade Dinner Rolls once and you will never reach for any other bread recipe! These are soft, pillowy fluffy and you can season them with different herbs, cheese, or spices to get a completely different flavor every single time! The easiest and most versatile bread dough out there! 

Course side
Cuisine American
Keyword Dinner Roll Recipe, Easy Dinner Rolls, homemade dinner rolls
Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 322 kcal
Author Mahy

Ingredients

  • 1 cup lukewarm water ( not too cold or hot, more like your body temperature)
  • 2 teaspoons instant or dry yeast
  • 1 tbs Honey
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons butter soft
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour ( may be 1/4 cup more or less depending on the type of flour and the level of humidity/dryness in your area)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Glaze and toppings:

  • 3 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
  • 4 tablespoons minced herbs

Instructions

  1. In a stand mixer, measure the water, honey and add the sugar and yeast to it. Mix them up and wait for 2-3 minutes until the yeast starts to activate: the mixture will turn cloudy and may foam on the top. After that, add in the egg and butter and mix it well.

  2. Pour the yeast mixture to the flour mixture and begin kneading the dough in a mixer or by hand, for just a few minutes ( 4-6 minutes) until smooth but just a little sticky when you press your finger deep into the dough. Add a little extra flour if you feel the need to, but hesitate to add too much. It might feel challenging but it needs to be worked fast (if by hand) until it doesn’t stick to the surface anymore.
  3. Place the dough in an oiled bowl and cover it with plastic wrap. Let it rise in a warm, dry place ( like inside your oven while it is shut off). It may take 1-2 hours depending on how warm your home is that day. You will see it double in size and that’s how it’s ready.

  4. Remove the dough from the oven and preheat it to 350 degrees.
  5. In the meantime shape your dough to your desired size and thickness, and cover it back with plastic wrap for another 30 minutes while the oven is preheating.
  6. Brush the tops of the rolls with the butter mixture.
  7. Bake in the oven on a middle rack for 30 minutes (depending on the size of your rolls) until nice and golden. Once the rolls are ready, brush them with extra butter mixture.

Recipe Video

Recipe Notes

  • Use instant yeast when you can, because it's the quickest type of yeast to activate.
  • Honey adds an extra depth of flavor, not just sweetness.
  • Knead the dough for a while before deciding to add extra flour.
  • When your dough is slightly sticky to the touch but does not stick to the bowl, you have reached the perfect consistency!
  • Mix the butter with sesame and herbs for flavor, but feel free to use just butter. Also feel free to jazz up the flavor with garlic, parmesan and any spice you like!
  • For a lower-cal version, ditch the butter and dust the tops of your dinner rolls with some flour.
  • So now get baking—these homemade dinner rolls are really FOOL PROOF, pillowy, melt in your mouth, soft and super easy to make! Enjoy!! 🙂
Nutrition Facts
Fool Proof Homemade Dinner Rolls
Amount Per Serving (1 bun)
Calories 322 Calories from Fat 108
% Daily Value*
Fat 12g18%
Saturated Fat 6g38%
Cholesterol 52mg17%
Sodium 676mg29%
Potassium 78mg2%
Carbohydrates 46g15%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 6g12%
Vitamin A 400IU8%
Vitamin C 0.2mg0%
Calcium 42mg4%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

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  1. Pat

    December 14, 2019 at 11:18 am

    4 stars
    Hi, i tried these before the salt was added to the recipe and used plain butter to top. Although they were good they were quite bland, the dough was VERY sticky and hard to work with so today im adding more flour so i can shape them also added the salt and in topping half with herbed butter topping. Im expecting great results.
    Thank you for the recipe.

    Reply
    • Mahy

      December 7, 2020 at 11:06 am

      Happy you tried them!!

      Reply
  2. Laura

    December 12, 2019 at 10:44 am

    5 stars
    I really like the addition of the butter and sesame seed mix on top. It adds the perfect seasoning so the rolls don’t need extra butter when served.

    Reply
  3. SHANIKA

    November 26, 2019 at 1:34 pm

    5 stars
    Homemade Dinner Rolls are THE BEST! This recipe looks so easy to whip together!

    Reply
    • Mahy

      December 9, 2019 at 10:04 pm

      YES Shanika I agree!

      Reply
  4. Natalie

    November 26, 2019 at 1:06 pm

    5 stars
    This recipe sounds super easy. I will definitely give it a try. Rolls look perfect. Fluffy and delicious.

    Reply
    • Mahy

      December 9, 2019 at 10:05 pm

      You’ll LOVE them Natalie!

      Reply
  5. Pam Greer

    November 26, 2019 at 1:06 pm

    5 stars
    I love how light and fluffy these are! They come out perfect every time!

    Reply
    • Mahy

      December 9, 2019 at 10:05 pm

      YES!

      Reply
  6. Gloria

    November 26, 2019 at 1:04 pm

    5 stars
    Homemade bread is the BEST. The aroma as it bakes is so amazing. I know these would be a hit on the holiday dinner table. I could eat them for breakfast and lunch too.

    Reply
    • Mahy

      December 9, 2019 at 10:05 pm

      Same here Gloria!

      Reply
  7. Dannii

    November 26, 2019 at 12:34 pm

    They look so light and fluffy. I must try them.

    Reply
    • Mahy

      December 9, 2019 at 10:05 pm

      You’ll love them Dannii

      Reply
  8. Paula Jarvis

    February 14, 2019 at 5:44 am

    4 stars
    Found your recipe on Pinterest and tried it yesterday, it turned out wonderful, although I needed to add quite a bit more flour. It would be helpful if you added a suggestion on what size of rolls and oven tray you used. Mine ended up being way too big for the tray ?

    Reply
    • Mahy

      February 18, 2019 at 11:47 am

      Oh Paula so sorry!! I’m super happy you enjoyed those rolls though!! Yaay! 🙂
      I use a 9 X 13 inch tray and shape my rolls into an inch size balls, so after proofing and baking, they end up being about 2 inch rolls.

      Reply
  9. Molly

    December 16, 2018 at 8:57 pm

    How many rolls does this recipe actually make?

    Reply
    • Mahy

      December 17, 2018 at 6:53 pm

      Hi Molly, it should make anywhere from 20-28 rolls depending on the size you roll them into 🙂

      Reply
  10. Siobhan

    June 11, 2018 at 10:54 pm

    FYI the salt was omitted in the recipe. I just added it in with the egg. Hopefully they turn out good

    Reply
    • Mahy

      June 12, 2018 at 10:41 pm

      OMG sorry for that, I just fixed it!! Adding it with the egg is fine, hope you enjoyed them!

      Reply
  11. Mahy

    April 24, 2018 at 10:34 am

    Thank you Dr.Martin, hope you make it soon!! 🙂

    Reply
  12. Holli

    December 26, 2016 at 11:16 am

    3 stars
    These turned out really biscuity for me. Any ideas on what I did wrong? They were fantastic biscuits though!

    Reply
    • Mahy

      December 28, 2016 at 5:48 pm

      Hi Holli 🙂 I’m so happy you made those rolls! I think you might’ve over-baked the rolls to get that slight crust on them with the soft fluffy inside so they felt like biscuits! I suggest bake them less next time 🙂 Enjoy!

      Reply
  13. Jayme

    December 23, 2016 at 2:50 pm

    Hi, can these be made in advance and re-heated or defrosted? Or can just the dough be made and then baked a day later?

    Reply
    • Mahy

      December 23, 2016 at 4:09 pm

      Hi Jayme, yes of course! You can either make the dinner rolls and bake them, and as soon as they cool down, tightly wrap them (plastic wrap and foil) and then freeze them. Defrost either on the counter for 1 1/2 hours or in a 350 degree oven (covered with foil) for 10 minutes.
      If you make the dough, you can keep it in the fridge for unto 3 days MAX and then you’ll need to bake it. Or you can shape the dinner rolls and freeze the tray (raw dough) double wrapped in plastic and foil. To bake them you’l need to defrost the rolls for 3 hours and proceed to baking.
      Hope you make them this Holiday–these are really amazing! Enjoy 🙂

      Reply
      • Vicki

        May 21, 2017 at 12:57 am

        What kind of herbs did you use that looks really good

        Reply
        • Mahy

          May 24, 2017 at 10:23 am

          Hi Vicki, I used a combo of parsley and oregano for the herbs 🙂 Hope you make them soon!!

          Reply
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