Name: 30 Minute Dinner Rolls
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 cup warm water; ⅓ cup vegetable oil; ¼ cup granulated sugar; 2 tablespoons active dry yeast; 1 large egg (beaten); 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (softened); 1 teaspoon salt; 3 to 4 cups all-purpose flour (I use closer to 3); ⅛ cup milk (room temperature)

30 Minute Dinner Rolls

So incredibly easy to make and wonderfully delicious, these 30-Minute Dinner Rolls are the perfect addition to any meal!

dinner roll on plate with butter

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!

dinner rolls stacked

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!

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4.86 from 2012 votes

Author Holly Nilsson

30 Minute Dinner Rolls

Author Holly Nilsson

Servings 18 rolls

There is no better smell than freshly baked bread. These 30 Minute Dinner Rolls are easy to make and incredibly tender and fluffy, making them the perfect addition to any meal.

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Servings 18 rolls

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 10

Total Time 30

Ingredients

▢ 1 cup warm water
▢ ⅓ cup vegetable oil
▢ ¼ cup granulated sugar
▢ 2 tablespoons active dry yeast
▢ 1 large egg beaten
▢ 1 tablespoon unsalted butter softened
▢ 1 teaspoon salt
▢ 3 to 4 cups all-purpose flour I use 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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Notes

Note:

If baking in a 9x13 pan, I make 15 rolls.

If baking in a 10x15 pan, I make 18 rolls.

To make with instant yeast:

Combine 2 cups of flour with 2 packets of instant yeast (about 4½ teaspoons), sugar, and salt in a large bowl or stand mixer.
In a large measuring cup, whisk together warm water, vegetable oil, melted butter, and egg. Add to the dry ingredients and stir to combine.
Add the remaining 1 to 2 cups of flour, half a cup at a time, until you have a soft dough that isn’t sticky (you may not need all of it). Knead by hand for 10 minutes or 5 minutes with a stand mixer.
Form dough into balls. Place in a greased pan and cover with parchment paper and a kitchen towel. Let rise for 30-40 minutes or until dough is double in size.
Brush tops with milk and bake as directed.

4.86 from 2012 votes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

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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!