So incredibly easy to make and wonderfully delicious, these 30-Minute Dinner Rolls are the perfect addition to any meal!
There is truly no smell as amazing as fresh warm bread or rolls coming out of the oven! I remember coming home from school to the smell of freshly baked buns or bread, ready and waiting as the perfect after school snack! To this day when I smell fresh baking, I am immediately transported to that happy time and place of my childhood.
Fast forward to today with busy work schedules, running to kids activities and trying to simply keep up with life, it is difficult to put together a meal – let alone add on the extras!
This 30-Minute Dinner Roll recipe is wonderful because it is truly so easy to prepare, the buns take a short time to rise and the result is such a delicious treat that it is worth the extra effort! What a great side to enjoy with a hot and tasty bowl of soup or chili!
I love the convenience of buying dinner rolls from the store and the quality is very nice. In most cases however, store bought items have additives or preservatives in order to keep a longer shelf life. Making these homemade dinner rolls from scratch ensures that nothing is added except wholesome goodness! And these tasty little buns never last long enough to have to worry about shelf life!
If you are lucky enough to have any left over the next day, they do stay fresh and are so wonderful served with butter and jam in the morning! I love to enjoy this special treat with my morning coffee – it is comfort food at it’s best!
Our sense of smell is one of the most highly acute of all our senses and tends to influence our mood. It is no small wonder that when we smell freshly baked dinner rolls, it makes us feel happy and excited in anticipation of these tender, tasty treats!
30 Minute Dinner Rolls
Ingredients
- 1 cup warm tap water
- ⅓ cup oil
- ¼ cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons yeast
- 1 egg beaten
- 1 tablespoon softened butter
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 to 4 cups all-purpose flour I used closer to 3
- ⅛ cup milk room temperature
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400*F.
- In a large bowl, combine 1 cup water, oil, sugar, and yeast. Let sit until yeast is bubbly (about 8 minutes). Stir in beaten egg, softened butter, and salt.
- With a stand mixer or by hand, add flour, one cup at a time until you have a soft dough that isn’t sticky. Knead by hand 10 minutes or 5 minutes with a stand mixer.
- Divide dough into 18 even pieces, and form into balls. Place in a greased pan and cover with parchment paper and a kitchen towel.
- Let rise 10 minutes in a warm place. (You can allow them to rise up to an additional 30 minutes if time allows).
- Lightly brush with milk and bake on the middle rack for 10-12 minutes or just until browned.
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Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
Course Side Dish
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Whether it’s a special occasion or you simply want a delicious addition to your weeknight meal, 30-Minute Dinner Rolls are perfect! Absolutely delicate, delicious and simple to make, you will want to bake them often. And your family will ask for them even more!
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These were great. I had my doubts because of the short rise time, but they are great. Almost a biscuity-flavor. I’d consider whipping these up for breakfast for sausage or chicken “biscuits”.
These turned out terrible. Tasted so awful—way too much yeast or something. 10 minutes rise time is about an hour not enough. Definitely needs a tutorial video or something because mine looked nothing like the picture (and I consider myself a pretty experienced baker). I will definitely look elsewhere for a quick dinner roll recipe.
These are absolutely fantastic and so easy to make. I subbed flax + water for the egg and they were still fantastic. They even passed my picky toddler’s taste buds.
I am so happy to hear this recipe passed even the toughest of critics!
These are amazingly easy and delicious!
I Just made these rolls and baked 12 minutes, toothpick test was dry no sticking. When cooled we sampled and they became doughy as we chewed…. suggestions why this could be.. I used 3 cups flour and kneaded by hand 10 minutes and the texture seemed right.
Oh no, I am so sorry to hear that, Sue! This recipe always turns out great for us so I am not sure what went wrong.
I want to double the amount but does that mean i have to double the time and measurements in the instructions as well? Like do i knead for 20mins by hand?
You do not need to double the time but you will need to double the measurements in the recipe. The kneading time won’t need to be doubled but you may need to add a few minutes to get a dough that is smooth and elastic.
These are actually the best since I often forget about bread for dinner till the last minute… And they are so easy and yet taste amazing! Thank you, Holly!
Made these recently and they turned into a scone looking bun. But would recommend as they are very easy and quick to make.
These are great! I unfortunately ran out of regular flour before the dough was complete! I substituted with tapioca flour and they still had a nice rise and bake!