Does anyone else remember when Costco used to sell bags of dinner rolls? I loved buying them for family dinners! Everyone loves a warm roll served with their meal. Our quick dinner rolls recipe means that dinner is ready around the same amount of time it takes to make our homemade dinner rolls-just 30 minutes!
After our quick and easy hamburger buns recipe became so popular we knew we had to adapt it to other recipes as well. Over and over again people have told us how much they love the hamburger buns recipe- how they consistently get the same results over and over again. Because of this we created quick and easy hot dog buns as well as this easy dinner roll recipe.
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Why We Love Quick Dinner Rolls
- Fresh, homemade bread rolls ready in just 30 minutes!
- The slight sweetness from the honey makes these rolls irresistible, you won’t be able to have just one!
- You can use leftovers to make the perfect size sliders.
If you are looking for other roll recipes we also have sourdough dinner rolls, old fashioned yeast rolls recipe, and Texas Roadhouse rolls.
Ingredients and Substitutions
- Active dry yeast- Yes, you really need 2 tablespoons of yeast! This recipe requires more yeast because of the quicker rise time. You can use instant yeast instead but I recommend mixing the warm water with the honey (to allow it to dissolve), then adding that and the yeast to the rest of the ingredients notes in step 1.
- Honey– The honey is a necessity for this recipe, the short rise time needs sugar to help the yeast rise. You can substitute the honey for 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- Egg– pull the egg out before starting this recipe, room temperature eggs help keep the dough warm for a quicker rise.
- Butter– you can swap for 1/3 cup of your preferred cooking oil
- All purpose flour- you can substitute for bread flour or swap half the all purpose flour for whole wheat flour
Equipment
- Large bowl
- Stand mixer (optional)
- 9×13 baking sheet
How to Make Easy Dinner Rolls
- In a large bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm water.
- Add honey, let stand for 5 minutes.
- Add melted butter, egg, salt, and 3 1/4 cups of flour (set aside the last 1/4 cup) and make a soft dough. If the dough is too runny, add the last 1/4 cup of flour.
- Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead (by hand or using a dough hook in a stand mixer) until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes.
- Prepare your baking sheet or baking pan by spraying with cooking oil or greasing it and set it aside.
- Divide into 18 pieces (about 50 grams each) and shape into a ball. Place 1 in. apart on prepared baking sheet.
- Cover with a clean kitchen towel or with plastic wrap and let rise for 15 minutes. Preheat oven to 350ºF.
- Bake for 15-17 minutes or until golden brown. Brush with melted butter, if desired.
🎯 TFN Pro Tip
In a pinch for time, you can let the dough rise for as little as 10 minutes in a warm location, but we have found the best rise time is around 15 minutes.
Have lots of time? Try our popular sourdough sandwich bread recipe.
Recipe FAQs
You will know your dough is ready when it begins to feel smooth, like the inside of your cheek, be tacky but not sticky, and be able to stretch it for several inches without tearing.
Don’t over bake them- remove from the oven when they are a light golden brown. You can also brush the rolls with melted butter as soon as they come out of the oven to help keep them soft. When storing, keep them in an airtight container to help keep them from drying out.
Honey or sugar is a necessary ingredient for this recipe. The quick rise time means the yeast needs a little help from the sugar. Plus, the slightly sweet taste of the rolls makes them irresistible!
Other Homemade Bread Recipes
- Monkey Bread with Frozen Bread Dough
- Pesto Cheese Bread
- Bisquick Banana Bread
- Easy Sourdough Rye Bread
If you tried this easy dinner roll recipe or any other recipe on my website, please leave a 🌟 star rating and let me know how it went in the 📝 comments below. Thanks for visiting!
Quick Dinner Rolls (Ready in 30 Minutes)
Equipment
- 9×13 inch baking pan - or baking sheet
- stand mixer - optional
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons active dry yeast see notes for instant yeast
- 1 cup warm water 95° to 105°F
- 3 tablespoons honey or 1/4 cup sugar *see notes
- 5 tablespoons butter melted then cooled, or 1/3 cup cooking oil
- 1 large egg beaten
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour or bread flour
Instructions
- In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add honey, let stand for 5 minutes. Add melted butter, egg, salt, and 3 1/4 cups of flour (reserving last 1/4 cup) and make a soft dough. If the dough is too runny, add the last 1/4 cup of flour.
- Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead (by hand or using a dough hook in a stand mixer) until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes. Prepare your baking sheet or baking pan by spraying with cooking oil or greasing it and set it aside.
- Immediately divide into 18 pieces (about 50 grams each) and shape into a ball. Place 1 in. apart on prepared baking sheet. Cover with a clean kitchen towel or with plastic wrap and let rise for 15 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350ºF.
- Bake for 15-17 minutes or until golden brown. Brush with melted butter, if desired.
Notes
- Swap 1/2 of the all purpose flour for half whole wheat flour
- Store in a sealed zip-top bag at room temperature for up to 3 days. Warm them in a 350°F oven for 5 minutes to reheat until soft and warmed.
- If you plan on storing the dinner rolls for more than 2-3 days, it’s best to freeze them.
- Freeze in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months.
- To reheat, thaw overnight on the counter, then warm them in a 350°F oven for 5-10 minutes.
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Denise says
These were so great, my kids loved having a roll to dip into their chili tonight!