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Homemade Dinner Rolls

Simple and easy to make, for non bakers, these classic homemade dinner rolls are made from scratch and come out perfectly light and fluffy!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Resting time
2 hrs 10 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 45 mins
Servings: 15 rolls
Calories: 172 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 ½ cups all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon instant yeast
  • 1 cup almond milk warm
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil plus more for brushing
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoon honey

Instructions

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  1. In a large bowl, combine flour, salt and instant yeast. Whisk to evenly distribute everything.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the milk, olive oil, egg and honey.
  3. Add wet ingredients to the dry. Stir with a spoon until all of the flour is incorporated. Cover and allow to sit for 10-15 minutes.
  4. Scrape dough onto a smooth, lightly floured surface. Knead for 8-10 minutes or until smooth and stretchy using a folding motion. The dough is a bit wet so constant motion will help prevent it from sticking.
  5. Place dough in an oiled bowl or container. Cover with plastic wrap or a tight cover and allow to rise in a warm area until 2.5 times the size, about 90 minutes.
  6. Line a baking sheet with parchment.
  7. Scrape dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Cut into 15 even pieces.
  8. Taking one piece at a time, fold the edges in to the center, pinch them closed, and then roll the ball in your hands. Place the dough seam side down on the baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining pieces. Position the dough balls in a rectangle about ½” apart.
  9. Cover the dough balls loosely with plastic wrap. Allow to rise until doubled in size, about 30 minutes.
  10. While dough is rising the second time, preheat oven to 375° F. Once doubled in size, uncover the dough and place in the oven on a middle rack.
  11. Bake for 13-18 minutes until golden brown.
  12. Remove from the oven and while still hot, brush with olive oil, if desired. Allow to cool for about 10 minutes before enjoying.

Notes

  • Storage: Store the rolls in an airtight container at room temperature and they will keep well for 4 to 5 days.
  • Substitutes: For best results, follow the recipe as is. However here are some common substitutes that would work well in this recipe.
  • Instead of almond milk, any other kind of plant-based milk or regular whole milk will work. I recommend against coconut milk or rice milk.

Nutrition Information

Calories 172kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 25g (8%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 11mg (4%) Sodium 182mg (8%) Potassium 38mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 16IU (0%) Calcium 26mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 15rolls

Amount Per Serving

Calories 172

% Daily Value*

Calories 172kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 25g 8%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 11mg 4%
Sodium 182mg 8%
Potassium 38mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 16IU 0%
Calcium 26mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

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