Soft & Buttery Dinner Rolls (Easy Homemade Yeast Rolls)
These soft & buttery dinner rolls are quick and easy with rapid rise yeast—no proofing needed! Fluffy, golden, and pull-apart tender, they’re the perfect side dish for weeknight dinners or holiday meals.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup warm milk
- 8 tbsp softened butter 6 tbsp in dough, 2 tbsp for brushing
- 1 egg room temperature
- 3 cups flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tsp rapid rise yeast
Instructions
- In a large bowl (or stand mixer bowl), whisk together the flour, sugar, salt, and rapid rise yeast.
- Add the warm milk, beaten egg, and 6 tbsp softened butter to the dry mixture. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead the dough for 6–8 minutes in a stand mixer (or 8–10 minutes by hand) until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 45 - 55 minutes, or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough, divide into 12 equal pieces, and shape into balls. Arrange in a greased 9×13-inch pan.
- Cover loosely and let rise for 30–40 minutes, or until puffy.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake rolls for 13 –15 minutes, or until golden brown on top.
- Brush hot rolls with the remaining 2 tbsp melted butter. Serve warm.
Notes
Nutrition (per roll, estimated)
- Calories: 195
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Fat: 8.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
- Sodium: 185 mg
- Sugar: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g