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1-Hour Dinner Rolls

Soft, fluffy, and ready in just 1 hour, these homemade 1 hour dinner rolls are perfect for any meal. With simple ingredients and easy steps, you can enjoy warm, golden rolls in no time. Ideal for busy weeknights or special occasions when you're short on time but what to impress!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
51 mins
Servings: 15 dinner
Calories: 159 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups whole milk
  • 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 3 3/4 - 4 cups bread flour, spooned and leveled, plus more for dusting
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tandard packets (4 1/2 tsp.) rapid rise yeast/fast acting yeast
  • 1 tsp. salt
Egg wash and finishing
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten with a splash of water
  • 2-4 Tbsp. softened butter, for brushed on baked rolls
  • flaky sea salt, I use Maldon

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 170°-180°F. Or whatever your oven will go to at the lowest, mine is 175°F. Spray a 9x13-inch oven-safe baking dish with nonstick spray or spread with softened butter. Set aside.
  2. Heat the milk and butter in a microwave-safe bowl or measuring cup for about 1 minute or until warm, ~115-120°F is perfect. Be sure to use a thermometer to ensure it’s not too hot or too cold. The butter doesn’t need to be completely melted, just softened. 
  3. Whisk in the room-temperature egg and oil. If this step significantly drops the temperature, microwave just for another few seconds to bring it up to that sweet spot range.
  4. Whisk together the flour (start with 3 ¾ cup), sugar, yeast, and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer. Add the dough hook. Slowly add the milk mixture on low speed.
  5. Increase the speed to medium-low and knead for 6-8 minutes. The dough will be smooth, and a little sticky is OK. If it still feels very sticky, add 1 tbsp. Flour at a time and knead again. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and rest for 5-10 minutes.
  6. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Flour your hands and using a bench scraper, divide the dough into 2 logs and then cut into 15 equal portions. I like to use a kitchen scale to make sure they’re measured perfectly, each roll will weigh ~60-65 grams.
  7. To shape each roll, pinch the dough at the bottom, roll it on the counter under the palm of your hand with a gently touch until it comes together in a smooth ball (see video for more guidance). 
  8. Place dough balls in the prepared 9x13 pan. Cover with a clean kitchen towel. Transfer the rolls to the oven, but turn the oven OFF and all the rolls to rise again for 20 minutes. They should double in size.
  9. Remove the rolls from oven. Turn the oven to 375°F. Once preheated, brush the tops of the rolls with the egg wash.
  10. Bake the rolls for ~16-18 minutes, keeping an eye on them so the tops don’t brown too fast. If they are, you can tent a piece of foil over the tops. They should have golden brown tops, and an internal temperature of 190°F-200°F is perfect. Remove from the oven and brush with softened butter. Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top.
  11. ENJOY!

Notes

  • Room temp: Once completely cooled, store them at room temperature in an air-tight baggie for up to 2 days. I don't like putting them in the fridge because they can dry out.
  • Freezing: For longer storage, you can freeze the baked rolls. Place the cooled rolls in a resealable freezer bag or wrap them individually in plastic wrap and then in aluminum foil to prevent freezer burn. Label the bag with the date.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1roll Calories 159kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 27g (9%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 20mg (7%) Sodium 142mg (6%) Potassium 73mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 107IU (2%) Calcium 37mg (4%) Iron 0.3mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 15dinner

Amount Per Serving

Calories 159

% Daily Value*

Serving 1roll
Calories 159kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 27g 9%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g 2%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 20mg 7%
Sodium 142mg 6%
Potassium 73mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 107IU 2%
Calcium 37mg 4%
Iron 0.3mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.