Easy Dinner Rolls

Homemade dinner rolls stacked on top of each other.

5 from 1 vote

This easy dinner rolls recipe uses simple ingredients like flour, butter, eggs, and milk to create soft, fluffy, and buttery rolls. With straightforward steps, it’s perfect for beginners wanting homemade rolls that everyone will love.

Prep Time30

Cook Time15

Rise Time2

Total Time2 45

Course: Bread, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Easy Dinner Rolls, Easy Homemade Rolls, Homemade Dinner Rolls

Servings: rolls

Calories: 218kcal

Author: Ryan Allen

Ingredients

1½ tablespoons yeast
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon salt
8 tablespoons salted butter room temperature
⅓ cup sugar
3 eggs
1 cup milk warmed
4½-5 cups flour
¼ cup warm water

Butter for Baking Rolls

8 tablespoons melted butter 4 tbsp for the bottom of the pan, and 4 tbsp to brush on top of the baked rolls.

Instructions

Add warm water, yeast, and 2 tbsp of sugar to a small bowl. Set aside and wait for the yeast to proof (or bubble). This will take 5-10 minutes.
Using your stand mixer with the whisk attachment, mix together the butter and sugar until creamy. Next, add the milk, eggs, and salt, and mix until well combined. Now, add the yeast mixture.
Switch the attachment to the dough hook. While the mixer is on low, slowly add 1 cup of flour at a time, mixing well between each cup. Mix the dough for 4-5 until the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl and starts to form a ball. Be careful not to add too much flour.
Cover the bowl using either a clean dish towel or plastic wrap sprayed with cooking spray. Set aside and let the dough rise until it doubles in size.
Preheat your oven to 350℉. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
Melt 4 tbsp of the additional butter in the microwave in 10-second intervals until the butter is completely melted. Pour the butter evenly onto the bottom of the line baking sheet.
Roll the dough into 20 evenly sized balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Cover with a towel and set aside for another 45-60 minutes or until rolls have risen.
Uncover and bake the rolls for 15-18 minutes or until they turn slightly golden brown. Melt the remaining 4 tbsp of butter and brush it on top of the warm rolls.
Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Check that your yeast is fresh and bubbly before adding it to the dough for the best rise.
Let the dough rise in a warm, draft-free spot until doubled in size for a light, fluffy texture.
Brush the warm rolls with melted butter right after baking for extra flavor and a golden finish.

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