5 from 18 votes
Easy Homemade Dinner Rolls
These easy homemade dinner rolls combine whole wheat flour with herbs like rosemary and parsley for a fragrant dough enriched with honey, egg, and olive oil. The dough is kneaded and left to rise twice before baking, resulting in soft, tender rolls with a tender crumb and herbal aroma. They can be made with fresh or dried herbs and stored well, fitting nicely at any meal as a warm bread side.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Rest time
1 hr 30 mins
Total Time
2 hrs
Servings:
12
rolls
Calories:
161 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Bread
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cup milk warm, low-fat
- 2 tsp instant yeast
- 2 1/2 tbsp honey
- 3 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 1/2 tbsp rosemary or 1 tsp dried, finely chopped fresh
- 1 tbsp parsley finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt to taste
- 1/4 tsp white pepper
- 1 large egg at room temperature
- 1/2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Place the milk into n microwave-safe bowl and heat just until lukewarm
- Add in the yeast, honey, rosemary, parsley, and garlic, and mix until well combined.
- Place the egg and oil in a mixing bowl and slightly beat, then add it to the milk mixture and whisk well. Mix the flour with 1/4 tsp fine kosher salt.
- Add the flour little by little, to the egg mixture and mix to incorporate. It will form into a crumbly dough; At this point, you can transfer it into a clean floured working surface.
- Lightly grease your hands and knead the dough. Place dough into a bowl, cover, and allow it to sit until it doubled its size, about 1 hour.
- Once the dough has raised, divide it into 14-15 pieces and shape them into balls.
- Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper and arrange the balls onto it, making sure you leave about 1-inch space in between. Cover the pan and allow them to rise for another 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 375F. Place the sheet pan into the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes.
- Allow the rolls to cool before serving.
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Notes
- The recipe makes 12-15 rolls depending on size.
- Choose whole wheat flour, bread flour, or gluten-free flour as preferred.
- Honey can be substituted with regular sugar.
- Use fresh chopped herbs like parsley and rosemary or dried versions.
- Allow full rise times for proper texture; do not rush.
- Brush rolls with olive oil or melted butter before baking for richer crust.
- Store leftovers refrigerated up to 5 days or freeze baked rolls up to 3 months.
- Dough can be frozen before rising; thaw, then rise before baking.
Nutrition Information
Calories
161kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
31g
(10%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
17mg
(6%)
Sodium
67mg
(3%)
Potassium
196mg
(4%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
109IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
47mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 rolls
Amount Per Serving
Calories 161
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 161kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 67mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 196mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 109IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.