Best 8 Dinner Rolls From Scratch Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable aroma of freshly baked dinner rolls, a classic culinary delight that elevates any meal to a special occasion. These soft, fluffy rolls are a staple of home cooking, perfect for mopping up sauces, complementing hearty soups and stews, or simply enjoying on their own as a warm and comforting snack. This comprehensive guide presents a collection of dinner roll recipes, each offering unique variations on this timeless favorite. From the classic white dinner roll, with its simple yet satisfying flavor, to the indulgent richness of cheese-stuffed rolls or the savory delight of garlic and herb rolls, this article has a recipe for every taste and occasion. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, these step-by-step instructions and helpful tips will guide you towards creating perfect dinner rolls that will impress your family and friends.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

DINNER ROLLS



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These warm, buttery rolls only take a little hands-on prep (the yeast does all the work), kids love to help shape them, and they fill the house with a delicious aroma. Even better, the same dough can be used for Cinnamon-Nut Buns.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes     Bread Recipes

Time 3h20m

Yield Makes 30

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup warm water (115 degrees)
2 packets (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1 1/2 cups warm whole milk (115 degrees)
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted, plus more for bowl and pans
1/4 cup sugar
2 1/4 teaspoons salt
3 large eggs
6 to 6 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled), plus more for work surface

Steps:

  • Place water in a small bowl; sprinkle with yeast, and let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes. In a large bowl, whisk together milk, butter, sugar, salt, and 2 eggs. Whisk in yeast mixture.
  • Using a wooden spoon, stir in 6 cups flour, 1 cup at a time, until you have a soft, shaggy dough (if necessary, add up to 1/2 cup more flour). Turn dough out onto a floured work surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 5 to 10 minutes. Butter the inside of a large bowl; place dough in bowl, turning to coat. Cover bowl with plastic wrap; let stand in a warm spot until dough has doubled in size, about 1 1/4 hours.
  • Butter two 13-by-9-inch baking pans. Divide dough in half. Roll each half into a 15-inch rope; cut each rope into 15 1-inch pieces. Press each piece into a disk, then shape into a ball. Arrange dough balls in prepared pans. (To make ahead: Wrap pans well, and freeze, up to 2 months.) Cover pans loosely with plastic; let stand in a warm spot until rolls have doubled in size, about 1 1/4 hours (2 hours more if frozen).
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees, with racks in upper and lower thirds. In a small bowl, beat remaining egg until blended; brush onto rolls. Bake until golden brown, about 20 minutes, rotating pans back to front and top to bottom halfway through. Let rolls cool 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 144 g, Fat 4 g, Protein 4 g

PARKER HOUSE ROLLS



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     dessert

Time 2h45m

Yield about 24 rolls

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cups milk
1 stick unsalted butter, cut into pieces, plus more for brushing
1/2 cup sugar
1 package active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
6 cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Place milk in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer. Remove from the heat, stir in the butter and sugar and let cool. Dissolve yeast in warm water and let sit until foamy. Combine milk mixture, eggs, yeast, salt, and 1/2 of the flour in a mixer with the dough attachment and mix until smooth. Add the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, and stir until a smooth ball forms.
  • Remove from the bowl and knead by hand on a floured surface for about 5 minutes. Place in greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in bulk, about 60 to 70 minutes. On a floured surface, punch down the dough and shape into desired shapes. Place on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Cover again and let rise until doubled, about 30 to 40 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven 350 degrees F.
  • Bake for about 20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and brush with melted butter before serving.

DINNER ROLLS



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My family loves the fragrance of these dinner rolls as they bake, and each person has come to expect them whenever I make a special meal. After that meal, these rolls can be easily reheated and "freshened." Just pop them in the microwave, or put them in a moistened paper bag and then place the bag in an oven on low heat. -Anna Baker, Blaine, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1-1/4 cups warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 large eggs, room temperature
1/3 cup sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
6 to 6-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Melted butter, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. In a large bowl, combine milk, softened butter, eggs, sugar, salt, yeast mixture and 3 cups flour; beat on medium speed until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough., Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover; let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Punch down dough. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Divide and shape each portion into 12 balls. Place rolls in 2 greased 13x9-in. baking pans. Cover with clean kitchen towels; let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 375°. , Bake until golden brown, 20-25 minutes. If desired, brush tops lightly with melted butter. Cool on wire racks. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 191mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

DINNER ROLLS - FROM SCRATCH



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Dinner rolls, or yeast rolls, with no kneading required! Easy to make, and serves as a great addition to any meal. This recipe is originally from simplydailyrecipes.com. Prep time includes time for dough to rise. Enjoy!

Provided by equestrienne.em

Categories     Breads

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 dinner rolls, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (1/4 ounce) package fast-rising active dry yeast
1 1/3 cups milk, warm
3 -3 1/2 cups flour
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon butter, melted
coarse salt

Steps:

  • Dissolve yeast in warm milk with sugar in electric mixer bowl.
  • Stir in 1 cup flour, oil, and 1 tsp salt; beat until smooth.
  • Stir in enough remaining flour, scraping dough from sides of bowl, until soft dough foms.
  • Cover and let rise in warm, dry place until doubled, about 45 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 400ºF. Prep a 12 cup muffin pan with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Punch down dough in center and fold over a few times. Pinch off 1 inch balls of dough and quickly roll in palms of hands.
  • Put 3 balls in each muffin cup. Brush with melted butter, sprinkle with coarse salt.
  • Bake 12-15 minutes until crust is golden brown. Immediately remove from pan.
  • Serve warm, or store loosely covered.

HOMEMADE DINNER ROLLS



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Bake your own yeasty, buttery and golden Homemade Dinner Rolls with Food Network's easy recipe.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 41m

Yield 24 to 30 rolls

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (1/4-ounce) package dry active yeast
1 cup warm water, about 110 degrees F
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg, beaten
2 teaspoons salt
1 cup milk, scalded but cooled to warm
4 ounces melted butter, plus 2 ounces
5 cups flour, plus more, as needed
6-cup, 3-inch muffin tin pan

Steps:

  • In a standing mixing bowl with dough hook, dissolve yeast in warm water. Let sit until lightly foamy, then stir in sugar and add egg, salt, warm milk, and 4 ounces of butter. Slowly add 5 cups flour, adding more as needed to make an elastic dough. Mix well, then roll out to floured surface and knead dough for about 5 minutes.
  • Place dough in buttered bowl, cover with towel, and set in a warm place to rise until double in bulk, about 1 hour.
  • Lightly oil the muffin pan. Punch down dough and form dough into 1-inch balls. Place 3 balls in each muffin tin. Fill muffin pan, cover with towel, and allow to rise an additional 1/2 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Brush with remaining melted butter. Bake in preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes, until golden brown.

SWEET DINNER ROLLS



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This dough makes wonderful dinner rolls but can also be used to make cinnamon rolls. Mixing it in your bread machine but bake the rolls in the oven. They're light, soft and sweet.

Provided by Donna West

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes     Rolls and Buns

Time 2h20m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
½ cup warm milk
1 egg
⅓ cup butter, softened
⅓ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
3 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
¼ cup butter, softened

Steps:

  • Place water, milk, egg, 1/3 cup butter, sugar, salt, flour and yeast in the pan of the bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Select Dough/Knead and First Rise Cycle; press Start.
  • When cycle finishes, turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide dough in half. Roll each half into a 12 inch circle, spread 1/4 cup softened butter over entire round. Cut each circle into 8 wedges. Roll wedges starting at wide end; roll gently but tightly. Place point side down on ungreased cookie sheet. Cover with clean kitchen towel and put in a warm place, let rise 1 hour. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Bake in preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes, until golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191.7 calories, Carbohydrate 27.1 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 7.5 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 201.5 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

DINNER ROLLS



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This is the only recipe you'll ever need for Betty's classic from-scratch dinner rolls. Serve them with any meal for a warm, buttery bite.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 2h15m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 1/2 to 3 3/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour or bread flour
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon salt
1 package regular active or fast-acting dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)
1/2 cup very warm water (120°F to 130°F)
1/2 cup very warm milk (120°F to 130°F)
1 egg
Butter, melted, if desired

Steps:

  • In large bowl, stir 2 cups of the flour, the sugar, 1/4 cup butter, the salt and yeast until well mixed. Add warm water, warm milk and egg. Beat with electric mixer on low speed 1 minute, scraping bowl frequently. Beat on medium speed 1 minute, scraping bowl frequently. Stir in enough remaining flour, 1/4 cup at a time, to make dough easy to handle.
  • Place dough on lightly floured surface. Knead about 5 minutes or until dough is smooth and springy. Grease large bowl with shortening. Place dough in bowl, turning dough to grease all sides. Cover bowl loosely with plastic wrap; let rise in warm place about 1 hour or until dough has doubled in size. Dough is ready if indentation remains when touched.
  • Grease bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with shortening or cooking spray.
  • Gently push fist into dough to deflate. Divide dough into 15 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a ball; place in pan. Brush with melted butter. Cover loosely with plastic wrap; let rise in warm place about 30 minutes or until dough has doubled in size.
  • Heat oven to 375°F. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm or cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Roll, Sodium 190 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

BEST DINNER ROLLS



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These are the best dinner rolls around. If you can't decide which enticing topping to choose, just use them all.-Christina Pittman, Parkville, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 23

1/4 cup sugar
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1-1/4 teaspoons salt
4-1/2 to 5 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup 2% milk
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons butter
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 large egg, lightly beaten
FOR EVERYTHING DINNER ROLLS:
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon dried minced garlic
1 teaspoon dried minced onion
1 teaspoon poppy seeds
1 teaspoon sesame seeds
FOR PARMESAN-GARLIC DINNER ROLLS:
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon dried minced garlic
FOR ALMOND-HERB DINNER ROLLS:
2 tablespoons chopped sliced almonds
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix sugar, yeast, salt and 2 cups flour. In a small saucepan, heat milk, water and butter to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat on medium speed 3 minutes. Add 2 eggs; beat on high 2 minutes. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky)., Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Punch down dough. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide and shape dough into 24 balls. Place in 2 greased 13x9-in. baking pans. Cover with kitchen towels; let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes. , Preheat oven to 375°. Brush rolls with lightly beaten egg. Sprinkle with toppings for rolls of your choice. Bake until golden brown, 10-15 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks; serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 118 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 143mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Tips:

  • Activate the yeast properly: Ensure the water is lukewarm (105-115°F) and not too hot, as it can kill the yeast. Sprinkle the yeast on the water's surface, then let it sit for 5-10 minutes until it becomes foamy and bubbly. This indicates that the yeast is active and ready to use.
  • Use quality ingredients: Fresh ingredients like milk and eggs will yield better-tasting rolls. Opt for bread flour or all-purpose flour with a high protein content, as they provide a chewier texture. Use unsalted butter for better control over the saltiness of the rolls.
  • Knead the dough properly: Kneading helps develop the gluten in the dough, resulting in a smooth and elastic texture. Knead the dough for at least 5-7 minutes on a lightly floured surface until it becomes smooth and springs back when gently pressed.
  • Let the dough rise in a warm place: Choose a warm spot in your kitchen, such as near a turned-off oven or on top of the fridge. Cover the dough with a damp cloth or plastic wrap to prevent it from drying out.
  • Shape the rolls evenly: Divide the dough into equal-sized pieces and shape them into smooth balls. To ensure uniform rolls, weigh each piece of dough before shaping.
  • Bake the rolls in a preheated oven: Preheat the oven to the desired temperature before placing the rolls inside. This helps create an even bake and prevents the rolls from spreading too much.

Conclusion:

Homemade dinner rolls are a delicious and rewarding culinary experience. Following the tips and techniques outlined in this article will guide you towards creating light, fluffy, and flavorful rolls that are perfect for any occasion. Remember to use quality ingredients, knead the dough properly, and let it rise in a warm place. With a little practice, you'll be able to impress your family and friends with these delightful dinner rolls made from scratch.

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