Quick Dinner Rolls are soft, buttery, and ready in under an hour. Perfect for when you need a fresh bread option on the table fast. These rolls are sweet, fluffy, and simple to make with pantry ingredients, making them a dependable side dish for any weeknight meal.
I first made these rolls when I needed fresh bread in just a few hours before dinner. They baked up golden and soft, and ended up being a nice little morning treat spread with some muscadine jam with my coffee the next morning. I often serve these with Crockpot Venison Stew or a bowl of Hamburger Soup and they never disappoint.
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Why You'll Love Quick Dinner Rolls
Quick and easy: Start to finish in just 40-50 minutes.
Pantry friendly: Made with basic ingredients you probably already have on hand.
Soft and fluffy texture: These rise beautifully and bake up tender with a lightly sweet flavor.
Key Ingredients
Bread Flour or All-Purpose Flour: Bread flour gives a softer, cheiwier texture, but both work.
Quick Rise Yeast: Speeds up the process for faster rolls without compromising the rise.
Unsalted Butter: Adds flavor and richness; use ghee or olive oil as alternatives.
Sugar: Enhances flavor and helps feed the yeast.
Egg: Adds richness and structure to the dough.
Ingredient Substitutions
- Use warm milk instead of water for a slightly richer roll.
- Swap brown sugar for white sugar to add depth with a hint of molasses.
- Substitute ghee or olive oil in place of butter if needed.
Variations
Garlic Herb Rolls: Add 1 teaspoon each of dried rosemary, basil, and garlic powder. Brush tops of baked rolls with garlic butter.
Cheddar Rolls: Mix in 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese with the second flour addition.
Savory Onion Rolls: Top risen rolls with sautéed onions and egg wash before baking.
Top Tips for Perfect Quick Dinner Rolls
- Add flour gradually, 1 cup at a time, for better texture control.
- Keep your water between 100-110°F to activate, not kill the yeast.
- Let the rolls rise in a warm spot and away from drafts.
- Divide the dough evenly into 8 portions for uniform baking.
Storage
Leftover rolls should be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerate for up to 5. Reheat briefly in the microwave or toaster oven.
Serve With...
Serve these rolls with hearty dishes that benefit from a little bread for soaking up flavor.
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📖 Recipe
Quick Dinner Rolls
Equipment
- Small saucepan , for melting butter
- Candy thermometer , optional, for water temperature
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- ¼ cup white sugar
- 1 cup warm water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1½ tablespoons rapid rise yeast
- 1 large egg beaten
- 3 cups all-purpose flour divided
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the water, melted butter, sugar, and salt. Stir to combine.
- Sprinkle the yeast over the top of the water mixture and stir to combine. Allow the yeast mixture to sit for 5 minutes, or until the yeast begins to foam.
- Whisk the egg well to be sure it is thoroughly combined. Add 1 cup of flour and the egg to the yeast mixture and stir until completely combined.
- Add another 1 cup of flour and stir to combine. At this point you should have a very soft and sticky dough.
- Add ½ cup of flour and stir until the flour has been worked into the dough. Sprinkle a working surface with some of the remaining ½ cup of flour. Turn the dough out onto the work surface, and knead the remaining flour into the dough. Use more or less flour depending on how sticky the dough is. You should have a soft dough that does not stick and pull by the time you are done.
- Divide the roll dough into 8 portions and shape the dough into a round ball. Place in a 9 inch round pie plate or baking dish that has been sprayed with cooking spray.
- Cover the roll dough and set in a warm, draft free spot and let them rise for 15 minutes, or until they have doubled in size.
- Bake in a pre-heated 350 degree oven for 10 minutes, or until the rolls have become golden brown.
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