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Warm dinner rolls with melted butter on a plate, basket of rolls in background. Perfect for cozy meals.

Quick & Fluffy Dinner Rolls

Homemade quick & fluffy dinner rolls are a timeless addition to any dinner table. These quick and fluffy dinner rolls are buttery, soft, and golden brown—making them the perfect companion for everything from weeknight meals to holiday dinners. This buttery dinner rolls recipe is easy enough for first-timers and versatile enough to become a family favorite. Using instant yeast and warm milk, you can enjoy fluffy rolls in no time, without compromising on flavor or texture.
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Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: dinner rolls
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 20 rolls
Calories: 150kcal
Author: Lola Jay

Ingredients

  • 4.5 cups all-purpose flour or bread flour
  • 2 tablespoons instant yeast or active dry yeast
  • ¼ cup honey or sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1½ cups warm milk whole milk preferred, 110°F
  • 5 tablespoons butter softened
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Instructions

Make the Dough

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm milk, 3 cups of flour, honey (or sugar), and instant yeast. Add the softened butter, room temperature egg, and salt to the yeast mixture.
    Mixing milk into dough ingredients in a metal bowl for baking on a wooden surface.
  • Mix with a dough hook on low speed or by hand with a wooden spoon for 3 minutes making sure to scrape the sides. Turn the mixer to medium and add the remainder of the flour ½ cup at a time mixing for a minute each time in between. If the dough is too sticky, add a little bit more flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, until it forms a smooth ball and pulls away from the sides of the bowl. If kneading by hand, knead for 10 minutes or until smooth ball forms.
    Mixing bread dough with a stand mixer; hand stretching dough for texture check.

Let the Dough Rise

  • Transfer the dough to a greased bowl and cover it with plastic wrap or a damp towel. Place the bowl in a warm spot and let the dough rise for 30-35 minutes, or until it doubles in size.
    Person covers dough in a glass bowl with plastic wrap, preparing it to rise.

Shape the Dough Balls

  • Punch down the dough and divide it into 20 equal pieces using a digital kitchen scale or measuring cup for accuracy. Mine were 2 oz each. Roll each piece into a smooth ball (see video) and arrange them in a greased baking pan or baking dish, leaving a little space between each ball.
    Glass baking dish with uncooked dough balls on a wooden kitchen counter. Perfect for homemade rolls.

Second Rise

  • Cover the dough balls with a damp towel and let them rise a second time for 30 minutes, until puffy.
    Person holding a tray of dough balls covered in plastic wrap, ready to rise in a kitchen setting.

Bake the Rolls

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F. Bake the rolls on a baking sheet for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown. Brush the tops with melted butter for a shiny, buttery finish. If they aren't ready and the top is browning to fast, cover with aluminum and continue baking until done.
    Freshly baked dinner rolls being brushed with butter in a glass baking dish on a wooden countertop.

Top

  • If I'm making them for savory dishes, I like to brush them with melted butter and garlic. If making them to eat with something sweet, just brush them with butter.
    Golden, freshly baked dinner rolls with a glossy finish, arranged closely together. Perfect for bread lovers.

Video

Nutrition

Serving: 1roll | Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 148mg | Potassium: 60mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 106IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 0.3mg