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!
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
- 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.
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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Hi Dawn Conklin,
I use light olive oil or grapeseed oil for baking as they are both non GMO and have a light taste.
I do not use Corn, Soy, Canola (aka rape seed oil) because they are GMO oils. I use butter, coconut oil, light olive oil, EVO, grapeseed oil and avocado oil. I also use the lighter oil for making mayo.
Happy Baking!
~Cynthia~
I’ve made these too many times to count. I sometimes half the recipe or I double it depending on the meal and day. I am currently making them again for the second time this week .i am always telling people to make these. If I could I would post pictures of the finished product .
That is so awesome Sondra! Tag us on instagram, we would love to see your finished products!
Overall these were a good quick roll recipe. I was making soup for family members after I returned from vacation and did not have time for regular bread. These were soft and fluffy and not that much work. I did make a half batch and reduce the sugar. I used a little more himalayan salt to add flavor, and butter instead of oil. For new bakers 150 folds and turns worked for me with a 1st rise of 18 min and a second rise of 25 min.
Glad to hear these turned out great for you J!
Great tips re: folds & turns; use of himalayan salt & butter. Thanks :-)
Glad you found it helpful Miss V! Thanks!
Made these twice now and they are the easiest rolls to make! I used to struggle with rolls for some reason. The first time I made them I goofed and added the milk to the dough and brushed butter on them. Second time I followed exactly. They turned out great both times :)
Question tho. What oil did you use? I don’t like the hydrogenated oils so I typically use sunflower (expeller cold pressed), coconut or olive oil. I used the sunflower oil and I notice that it can have an over powering taste (not bad but the oil stands out -it does with baking sometimes.) Was wondering if olive oil or coconut oil would work? Or maybe melted butter in it’s place?
Olive oil might be a better option Dawn. I usually use a vegetable oil in my rolls.
Very yummy. The whole family loved these rolls, but definitely NOT 30 minutes! Needed extra time to rise and to bake.
So happy you enjoyed them Marielle!
So yummy!! But definitely had to be cooked longer
Glad you enjoyed it Kiana! Our ovens must run at different temperatures.
Hi.. what kind of yeast did you use for the dinner rolls?
Hi Cindy, I use traditional Active Dry Yeast for this recipe.
Hi. Holly.. Thank you.. I will try with the traditional active dry yeast.
Awesome. I just made this, I let it rise for 30 minutes and it turned out absolutely delicious and beautiful but after baking for 15-16 minutes it was still a bit doughy inside. Overall still an easy and quick recipe that’s definitely worth making.
So happy to hear you enjoyed it Tarlan!
Tried this recipe today and I must say I loved it! My company were super impressed by my homemade dinner rolls!! Will most definitely be making these again!
Yay! That’s great Denise. So happy everyone loved them!
OMG! These are by far my best buns yet!! Hubby loved them!!
Thanks for sharing your recipe!
You are very welcome Brenda! So happy you guys enjoyed them.
These are easy, soft and delicious!
I am so glad you enjoyed the rolls Catherine!
Love to cook.
Me too Peggy! I hope you find some recipes you want to try here!
Thank goodness these turned out! I was nervous they wouldn’t because they seemed too sticky during the kneading process (mind you I know nothing about baking rolls)
I do agree with others who said they could use a little more salt.. or you could just drench them in melted salted butter like I did lol
Anyway, I will definitely be making these again, thank you!
So happy you loved them Sarah!
First time I made dinner rolls and they turned out wonderful! Very fluffy!
That’s great! So happy they turned out perfect for you Siera.
Needed rolls for dinner an fast could not make it to the store found these an wow my family LOVED them that you!
Yay! So happy to hear that Aishia.
Overall, my family liked these rolls. They turned out beautiful, soft and fluffy. They also had a nice sweetness to them. However, it could definitely use a bit more salt in my opinion, but I would definitely recommend this recipe as a low sodium option for people with special dietary needs. I would definitely make these again, just with more salt.
Thanks Julie! So happy to hear your family enjoyed them.
Made these tonight and added melted butter garlic powder and parmesan cheese to go with a spaghetti dinner. It came out awesome!!
So happy to hear that Colleen! Thank you for sharing.
Used this recipe to make some burger buns in a pinch. It worked wonderfully. Grandmother loved shaping the rolls with me.
I am so glad you enjoyed the recipe and had a chance to make it with your grandmother!
These kinda sucked. Texture ok, but totally flavorless.
Sorry that you didn’t enjoy these dinner rolls Kay. Thank you for tyring them.
Easy, lovely, fluffy bread rolls
Aren’t they so delicious Bea! Happy to hear you enjoyed them.
These were my first time baking any kind of bread and my whole family loved them. Great recipe will be using for future meals.
So happy to hear that Heather!