Soft and Fluffy Homemade Dinner Rolls. They are buttery, flakey and perfectly golden brown on the outside. All you need is 7 ingredients to make the fluffiest dinner rolls ever! Fool proof recipe!

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Kelley Simmons Kelley’s Tips

Before You Get Started

  • Allow your wet ingredients to come to room temperature before adding. This helps the dough come together easier and results in a more tender dinner roll.
  • Add some fresh herbs! I’ve made these dinner rolls and right after they come out of the oven I’ve brushed them with a homemade herb butter and they are out of this world!
  • Add flour as needed: I always add between 3 and 3 1/2 cups depending on the dough. It’s always easier to add flour to a wet dough than the other way around. Start a 3 cups and work your way up.
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“The best dinner rolls ever! They came out so moist and fluffy!” – July

Notes On Ingredients

  • Milk: I use 2% because we always have that on hand. Whole milk could be used as well.
  • Yeast: I always use instant yeast however active yeast can be used. The rising time will increase by about 30 minutes.
  • Honey: I love the flavor of honey in these rolls. If you don’t have honey you can substitute granulated sugar.
  • Egg: Is used to structure the bread as well as help it rise.
  • Butter: Adds flavor and makes the rolls soft and fluffy.
  • Flour: I use all purpose flour in this recipe however bread flour or whole wheat flour can be used.
buttery dinner rolls in white casserole dish

How to make The BEST Dinner Rolls

  • Make dough: Add the milk and yeast to a stand mixer and stir to combine. Let sit for 5 minutes. Add the honey, egg, butter, salt and 1 cup of the flour. Beat until combined then scrape the sides of the bowl. Add the remaining flour and beat for 2-3 minutes or until the dough is combined and forms a ball. If the dough still looks sticky and is not forming into a ball add more flour. (I start at 3 cups and work my way up to 3 1/2 if needed)
bread dough in stand mixer with paddle attachment
  1. Rise (1st time): Working with floured hands grab ball of dough and transfer to a large bowl sprayed with nonstick cooking spray or oil. Rotate the ball of dough to coat in the oil. Cover with a towel and place in a warm area to double in size about 90 minutes.
roll dough doubling in size in large clear bowl
  1. Divide and shape into rolls: Grease a 9 x 13 pan with nonstick cooking spray, set aside. Once dough has doubled punch it down and roll into 15 balls.
dough balls in greased casserole dish
  1. Rise (2nd time): Place the dough balls in the prepared baking pan and cover to rise for another hour. Brush with egg wash.
brushing rolls with egg wash
  1. Bake: In a 350 degree oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
brushing rolls with melted butter
  1. Serve: Rolls are best served warm brushed with extra butter on top!
  2. Store: In an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Frequently Asked Questions

How shape dinner rolls?

To make these yeast dinner rolls an equal size I like to spread my dough out into a rectangle and cut into 15 pieces. Another way to get the same size rolls is to measure the dough on a kitchen scale and divide the number of rolls you want to make. This will give you how many ounces each roll should be!

To shape the dinner rolls cup your hand over the rolls and spin the roll in a circular motion on the counter. This is the fastest and easiest way we have found to make perfectly shaped dinner rolls!

What to brush on top of dinner rolls?

  • Herb Rolls: Add 2 tablespoons fresh or 2 teaspoons dried thyme, rosemary or basil.
  • Garlic: Add fresh or powdered garlic to the dough or brush on a garlic butter after they come out of the oven.
  • Cheese: Shredded sharp cheddar would be amazing mixed in and shredded on top!

How to make dinner rolls ahead of time?

Follow the directions up until the 2nd rise. Then place unbaked rolls covered in the fridge overnight. Allow them to come to room temperature while the oven is preheating and bake as directed. You can also freeze these unbaked rolls for up to a month!

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    Dinner Rolls

    5 from 5 votes
    Soft and Fluffy Homemade Dinner Rolls. They are buttery, flakey and perfectly golden brown on the outside. They are the perfect roll to serve alongside your holiday meals, soups or favorite dinners!
    Author: Kelley Simmons
    Prep Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 2 hours 50 minutes
    Serves 15 rolls
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    Ingredients 

    • 1 cup milk (I used 2%) heated to 115 F
    • 1 tbsp Instant yeast
    • 2 tbsp honey
    • 1 large egg
    • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
    • 1 tsp salt
    • 3-3 1/2 cups all purpose flour
    • 1 egg whisked plus 1 tablespoon water for optional egg wash

    Instructions

    • Add the milk and yeast to a stand mixer and stir to combine. Let sit for 5 minutes.
    • Add the honey, egg, butter, salt and 1 cup of the flour. Beat until combined then scrape the sides of the bowl.
    • Add the remaining flour and beat for 2-3 minutes or until the dough is combined and forms a ball. If the dough still looks sticky and is not forming into a ball add more flour. (I start at 3 cups and work my way up to 3 1/2 if needed)
    • Working with floured hands grab ball of dough and transfer to a large bowl sprayed with nonstick cooking spray or oil. Rotate the ball of dough to coat in the oil. Cover with a towel and place in a warm area to double in size about 90 minutes.
    • Grease a 9 x 13 pan with nonstick cooking spray, set aside.
      Once dough has doubled punch it down and roll into 15 balls.
      Place the dough balls in the prepared baking pan and cover to rise for another hour.
    • When your ready to bake preheat oven to 350 degrees.
      Make an egg wash by whisking the egg and water in a small bowl. Brush on top of each roll.
    • Place in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. If the tops are getting too brown simply cover with foil or lower the oven rack to the bottom.
      Serve the rolls warm with melted butter brushed on top if desired!

    Notes

    Allow your wet ingredients to come to room temperature before adding. This helps the dough come together easier and results in a more tender dinner roll.
    Add some fresh herbs! I’ve made these dinner rolls and right after they come out of the oven I’ve brushed them with a homemade herb butter and they are out of this world!
    Add flour as needed: I always add between 3 and 3 1/2 cups depending on the dough. It’s always easier to add flour to a wet dough than the other way around. Start a 3 cups and work your way up.
    Make ahead instructions: Follow the directions up until the 2nd rise. Then place unbaked rolls covered in the fridge overnight. Allow them to come to room temperature while the oven is preheating and bake as directed. You can also freeze these unbaked rolls for up to a month!
    Store: In an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
     

    Nutrition Information

    Calories: 181.17kcalCarbohydrates: 25.6gProtein: 6.18gFat: 5.8gSaturated Fat: 2.92gCholesterol: 84.09mgSodium: 191.65mgPotassium: 82.8mgFiber: 0.86gSugar: 3.28gVitamin A: 228.79IUCalcium: 34.85mgIron: 1.7mg

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