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Quick & Easy Dinner Rolls

Golden brown quick and easy dinner rolls brushed with butter and served warm in a basket.
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These quick and easy dinner rolls are soft, fluffy, and perfect for busy nights when you want homemade bread without the long rise times. Made with simple pantry ingredients and ready in about an hour, they’re ideal for weeknight dinners, holiday tables, or anytime you need warm, buttery rolls fast.

Ingredients

  • 1 c warm-hot water
  • 1/3 c oil
  • 3 TBSP granulated sugar
  • 2 1/4 tsp instant yeast (one package) or 2 TBSP active dry yeast
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 2 TBSP salted butter, softened
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 3 1/2 –4 cups AP (all-purpose) flour or bread flour (I tend to end up closer to 4, but this will depend on the humidity in your kitchen)
  • 2 TBSP milk, room temperature (for brushing)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 200°F for 1 minute, then turn it off immediately and keep the door closed to create a warm rising space.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the water, oil, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 7–8 minutes until bubbly.
  3. Stir in the beaten egg, softened butter, and salt.
  4. Using a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook (or mixing by hand), add flour one cup at a time until a soft dough forms that is no longer sticky.
  5. Knead for 5 minutes on low-medium speed, or about 10 minutes by hand.
  6. Let the dough rest for 5 minutes.
  7. Divide into 12 or 18 even pieces and shape into balls, pinching the bottoms closed.
  8. Place into greased baking dishes (9×13 baking dish if making 12, or a 9×13 dish and a pie dish if making 18 rolls) or onto a parchment-lined sheet pan.
  9. Cover with a clean kitchen towel and place in the warm oven to rise for 15 minutes. If time allows, let rise up to 45 minutes for even fluffier rolls.
  10. Remove from oven and preheat to 400°F.
  11. Lightly brush tops with room temperature milk.
  12. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until lightly golden.
  13. Brush with melted butter or our homemade garlic butter or honey butter before serving.

Notes

  • Start with 3 cups flour. Add more gradually — too much flour creates dense rolls. The dough should feel soft and slightly tacky.

  • Instant yeast speeds things up, eliminating the need for a long rise.

  • The warm oven trick helps the rolls puff quickly without over-proofing.

  • For extra flavor, finish with garlic butter or honey butter.

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