There is nothing quite like soft, buttery yeast dinner rolls. Homemade dinner rolls are easy to make and require just a few ingredients and time. Let me show you how to make my family's favorite dinner roll recipe!
Everyone should have a great dinner roll recipe in their repertoire. This homemade dinner rolls recipe is one that I have been using for years and is always the perfect treat to accompany any meal. Make extra, because it hard to resist eating just one.
Every year at Thanksgiving I make these rolls, there is something special about making fresh homemade dinner rolls for the Holidays. I love baking breads and sweets of all kinds, but the humble dinner roll is one of my favorite recipes to bake.
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How To Make Homemade Dinner Rolls
Using a stand mixer with a dough hook attachment is my preferred method of kneading the dough for dinner rolls. Especially for this large batch dinner roll recipe. This makes the kneading process easier. The dough hook does all of the work.
STEP 1
Start by adding the warm water mixture to the bowl of your stand mixer fitted with the dough hook. Sprinkle in the yeast and let it sit for about 5 minutes, or until frothy.
STEP 2
Next, add the honey and salt and mix until everything is well combined.
STEP 3
Start adding the flour, beginning with half of it. With the mixer running on low mix until combined. The dough will look shaggy at this point, that's normal. Keep adding flour a little at a time, until the dough comes together and no longer feels sticky.
STEP 4
Once the dough has formed, let the mixer knead it for about 10 minutes, or until the dough is smooth and passes the windowpane test.
STEP 5
Transfer the dough to a lightly oiled bowl, then cover and place somewhere warm. Let it proof until doubled, this usually takes 1-2 hours.
STEP 6
After it's doubled, gently deflate the dough and place it on an un-floured work surface. Portion the dough into 24 equal pieces.
STEP 7
Place the shaped rolls in the prepared baking dishes and brush with the eggwash. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown on the tops. Enjoy!
Tip
When you roll the dough into balls, don't add flour or oil. Use a cupped hand to shape the rolls. This allows the dough to build tension, which gives you a nice, structured roll.
This is one of my family's favorite bread recipes. I hope it becomes one of your family's favorites too!
-Sky🩷
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📖 Recipe
Dinner Rolls
Equipment
- 2 9x13 baking dishes
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1 ½ cups milk
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 ½ tablespoons active dry yeast
- 2 tablespoons honey or granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 6-7 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat combine the water, milk and butter. Heat just until the butter has melted. Set aside until cooled to around 100°F or until just warm to the touch.
- In the bowl of a mixer with the dough hook attachment pour in the warm water mixture. Add in the yeast. Leave to bloom the yeast for 5 minutes.
- Add in the honey and salt. Mix until well combined.
- Begin adding in half of flour while the mixer is on low. The dough will be rough and shaggy at this point. Add flour as needed until the dough no longer feels sticky. Not all of the flour may be needed.
- Knead for 10 minutes or until the dough becomes smooth and slightly tacky.
- Coat the bowl and dough lightly with oil, cover with a damp cloth and place in a warm place until doubled in size.
- Deflate the dough and place on an un-floured work surface. Using a scale, portion the dough into equal portions.
- Using a cupped hand, roll the dough balls into round rolls. Do not use any flour when shaping the rolls. Flour will prevent the dough from building tension while rolling to shape it.
- Place in 2 lightly greased or lined 9x13 baking dishes. Cover with a towel and allow to proof for 30 minutes or until puffy.
- While the rolls are proofing, preheat an oven to 350°F. Mix together 1 egg and 1 tablespoon of water to make and eggwash.
- Gently brush the rolls with eggwash and bake in a 350°F for 20-25 minutes. Enjoy!
Notes
- This recipe makes a large batch, 24, of dinner rolls.
- Baked rolls can be stored in the freezer for later use.
- They are perfect for slider buns!
Making Dinner Rolls in Advance
You can make dinner rolls a day ahead, but they're best served fresh. They freeze really well, wither shaped and unbaked or fully baked.
To freeze unbaked rolls, place them on a parchment lined baking sheet, freeze until firm, then transfer to a freezer bag with parchment paper between layers. When ready to bake, thaw completely, let them proof until puffy, then bake as usual.
Anna says
These are so good! I froze the extra for Thanksgiving.
Simply Scratch Made says
Thank you, Anna!
Tabitha says
I've made these twice now, they are delicious! I'll be making these for Thanksgiving!
Simply Scratch Made says
Fantastic! I'm glad you like them!