Soft, fluffy dinner rolls are simple to make from scratch and perfect to serve alongside any meal. Who can resist warm yeast rolls, fresh from the oven? Brush warm rolls with melted butter just before serving.
Dinner Rolls Ingredients
You’ll only need a few pantry staple ingredients for this recipe:
Flour
Of course, bread needs flour. Use all-purpose flour for the best results.
Yeast
This recipe calls for RapidRise yeast, which is what we recommend you use. However, you can use active yeast, you’ll just have to follow the directions on the package. Whatever yeast you use, make sure it’s not expired or else the dough won’t rise.
Sugar
Two tablespoons of sugar is all you need to add a hint of sweetness.
Salt
Salt adds a touch of flavor.
Milk
Warm milk will activate the yeast, moisten the dough, and keep it soft while it bakes.
Butter
Butter adds a rich flavor to the rolls.
How to Make Dinner Rolls
You’ll find the full, step-by-step recipe below, but here’s what you can expect when making dinner rolls from scratch:
Make the Dough
Combine flour, sugar, undissolved yeast, salt, warm milk, water, and butter in a bowl. Beat with an electric mixer, adding more flour as needed, for a few minutes. Continuously scrape down the sides.
Knead the Dough
Turn the dough out onto a floured and knead until smooth and elastic.
Let the Dough Rise
Cover and let the dough rise. This should only take 10 minutes if you’re using fast-acting instant yeast (like Fleischmann’s RapidRise Yeast).
Shape the Dough
Cut and shape the dough into rolls and place on a greased baking sheet. Cover and let rise in a warm place until the rolls have doubled in size.
Bake
Bake the proofed rolls until golden brown. Brush with melted butter and serve warm.