Dinner is in the oven, the table is set… and then you realize you’re fresh out of rolls. Let our homemade dinner rolls recipe save the day!
Fresh dinner rolls from scratch are the perfect compliment to almost any meal.
It’s so easy to make dinner rolls from scratch! You can also make a few batches at once and freeze them for added convenience during busy nights.
Even better, this recipe is made with basic pantry and fridge staples!
It’s so easy to make your own dinner rolls out of items from the fridge and pantry!
Homemade Dinner Rolls Ingredients
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 package (¼ oz) active dry yeast
- 1 ¼ teaspoon salt
- 4 ½ to 5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup water
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
Once you have assembled all of your ingredients (and your kitchen helpers!), these dinner rolls are so easy to bake, and then freeze for a quick reheat on busy nights!
This dinner roll recipe is perfect for little hands! Invite your kids to help! There are enough steps to keep them busy, but not too many to make it complicated.
How to Make Homemade Dinner Rolls
This dinner rolls recipe makes 24 rolls. It only takes about 20 minutes plus rising time to prepare everything, and then the rolls cook for 12-14 minutes. This recipe is perfect for a last minute meal idea!
Prepare the base of your dough, by melting the butter, milk, and water.
1. In a small saucepan, combine milk, water and butter. Heat to 120 degrees F.
Stir the pot frequently so the milk doesn’t burn on the bottom.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sugar, yeast, salt, and 2 cups flour.
I always keep my dry ingredients and wet ingredients in separate bowls as long as possible. It helps me to keep track of it all!
3. Add milk mixture to dry ingredients and mix on medium speed for 3-4 minutes.
Crack your eggs in a separate (tiny) bowl, in case shells fall in. It’s much easier to scoop them out, instead of digging through a big bowl of flour.
4. Add eggs and mix on high for 2 minutes.
Slowly work the mixer up to the suggested speed, so you don’t wind up covered in flour!
5. Gradually add flour 1 cup at a time until mixture forms a soft ball.
My favorite stand mixer attachment is a ceramic flat beater that has a silicone spatula all along the side. It scrapes the dough off the sides of the bowl so nicely!
6. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead, 5-8 minutes adding more flour until the dough becomes elastic.
Keep spare flour handy for these next few steps, so that the dough doesn’t stick.
7. Transfer the dough to a lightly greased mixing bowl.
Grease the side of the plastic wrap that will be facing the dough so that as the dough rises it doesn’t stick to it.
8. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm spot for 90 minutes or until the dough doubles in size.
9. Spray 2 baking dishes (13×9 size) with cooking spray.
Once the dough has finished rising, give it a little bit of kneading inside the bowl to settle it down.
10. Punch down the dough and form into 24 rolls.
Cut the dough into equal-sized pieces.
11. Place each ball into baking dish, 12 in each.
Keep some olive oil by your side as you roll the dough into balls, in case the dough sticks to your hands.
12. Cover and let rise 60-90 minutes or until the rolls double in size.
13. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
The rolls are finished baking once they are a nice golden brown.
14. Bake for 12-14 minutes or until lightly browned.
Melt butter to brush over the rolls. You can add a bit of garlic powder if you want garlic butter!
15. Brush with melted butter if desired.
16. Store leftovers in airtight container.
Freeze rolls in an airtight container, and then reheat them in the oven once you are ready to serve them.
How Do I Make Gluten Free Dinner Rolls?
This recipe can be adapted to a gluten free diet! Just swap out the all-purpose flour for a gluten-free all purpose flour. Make sure that your gluten free all-purpose flour has xantham gum in it, as it is binding and agent that does what gluten would do in a regular bread recipe, by holding everything together and adding elasticity to the dough. I prefer using King Arthur Measure for Measure gluten free flour.
Be sure to check all labels to ensure the remaining ingredients are gluten free, especially if you are cooking for someone with an allergy or Celiac disease, to prevent cross contamination.
It’s easy and inexpensive to make your own vegan dinner rolls!
Are These Dinner Rolls Vegan, Dairy-Free, or Egg-Free?
It is easy to make these dinner rolls vegan and dairy-free by swapping out a few ingredients. Replace the cow’s milk with a plant-based milk. I prefer almond milk as it doesn’t leave any extra flavor.
You will also need to replace the butter with vegan butter, and then omit the eggs, using a store bought egg replacement, or you can make your own! So, this recipe can be tailored to be egg-free, too.
There are a couple of ways to make an egg replacement. You can use 1/4 cup of unsweetened applesauce along with 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder to make “one egg”.
If you are worried about the applesauce affecting the flavor of a bread or roll recipe, try a flax meal egg substitute. Mix one tablespoon of ground flaxseed meal and three tablespoons of water to make “one egg”.
Yield: 24 rolls
Often, I opt for store bought over homemade because I am short on time. This homemade dinner rolls recipe is quick, easy, and yummy!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 34 minutes
Ingredients
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 package (¼ oz) active dry yeast
- 1 ¼ teaspoon salt
- 4 ½ to 5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup water
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine milk, water and butter. Heat to 120 degrees F.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sugar, yeast, salt and 2 cups flour.
- Add milk mixture to dry ingredients and mix on medium speed for 3-4 minutes.
- Add eggs and mix on high for 2 minutes.
- Gradually add flour 1 cup at a time until mixture forms a soft ball.
- Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead, 5-8 minutes adding more flour, until the dough becomes elastic.
- Transfer the dough to a lightly greased mixing bowl.
- Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm spot for 90 minutes or until the dough doubles in size.
- Spray 2 baking dishes (13x9 size) with cooking spray.
- Punch down the dough and form into 24 rolls.
- Place each ball into baking dish, 12 in each.
- Cover and let rise 60-90 minutes or until the rolls double in size.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes or until lightly browned.
- Brush with melted butter if desired. Store leftovers in an airtight container.
Taking the stress out of weeknight meal prep gives you more time to bond with your family!
Quick and Easy Dinner Ideas
If you’re as busy during week nights as my family is, you will love these simple and delicious dinner ideas that can be meal prepped ahead of time! I usually spend the weekend meal prepping as much as possible so that i only have to reheat things during the busy week.
What dish would you serve these homemade dinner rolls with? Comment below! I love dipping them into a steaming bowl of potato soup!
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