There’s nothing better than fluffy, homemade dinner rolls fresh out of the oven! This easy Dinner Rolls recipe is based on my Mom’s Homemade Buns, but I’ve added some milk and an egg to give these rolls a richer flavor. They are less rich than my Brioche Bun recipe, but the delicious hint of sweetness here is perfect for your Thanksgiving meal! We’ll be letting the dough rise twice for these rolls, which helps them achieve that super light and fluffy texture. This also means there’s a bit of hands-off time when you can be prepping the other parts of your meal. The great thing about these dinner rolls is that they’re perfect for any occasion, from your Thanksgiving dinner or holiday meal to a weeknight dinner! For more delicious bread roll recipes that are perfect for dinnertime, try my Homemade Crescent Rolls, Buttery (Whole Wheat) Bread Machine Rolls, and my Homemade Garlic Herb Dinner Rolls!
Ingredients Needed:
Milk: we’ll use warm, whole milk to proof the yeast for the best flavor. Yeast: use instant or active dry yeast for this recipe. Sugar: use white granulated sugar to activate the yeast and also make the dough soft with a hint of sweetness. Water: you can use water or milk here to make the dough. Either works great! Milk will have a slightly richer flavor. Butter: use salted butter for the best flavor. Egg: to bind the ingredients, add richness and help the rolls rise. Salt: to enhance the flavor of the bread. Flour: all-purpose flour works well here, but you can substitute in some whole-wheat flour if you like for added fibre.
How to Make Homemade Dinner Rolls
This recipe is easy to make, and you can check out my recipe video to see exactly how I do it! Full instructions are also included in the recipe card below.
Tips and Notes
Scrape down the bowl: Scrape the sides of the bowl as you add and mix ingredients to ensure you’re using everything in the bowl. Silicone mats: If you have silicone mats, you can line the baking sheets with them instead, but I prefer using greased baking sheets as it helps them to brown nicely. Baking pan: Ideally, bake these rolls in a deep baking dish or pan. We want the buns to touch as they rise and bake to get nice, tall rolls with soft sides and perfectly golden tops! Floured surface: Using a lightly floured surface to make your rolls will keep the dough from sticking to the worktop.
Dinner Roll Variations
Change the shape. You can shape the bread dough into any kind of roll you’d like. Use this recipe for hot dog buns, garlic knots, twists, or any other shape you like. The yield of rolls will differ depending on the shape and size of the rolls you make. Add some cheese. Add 1 cup of cheddar cheese, Mexican cheese mix, or mozzarella cheese to the dough to make these rolls cheesy, or sprinkle some cheese on top a few minutes before the end of the baking time. Make them herby. Mix 1 teaspoon of garlic powder and 2 teaspoons of dried herbs like basil, parsley, or rosemary to make garlic and herb rolls.
Serving Suggestions
Serve warm dinner rolls with any main dish and other side dishes to make a completely delicious meal the whole family will love. Try them with my Baked Tuscan Chicken Breasts, this Perfect Instant Pot Roast Beef Recipe, or my Crockpot Turkey Breast for a yummy feast! Serve some other delicious sides with them, like Cheesy Baked Asparagus, Roasted Carrots, Cheesy Broccoli Casserole, or my Garlic Parmesan Scalloped Potatoes and Carrots Recipe.
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