Quick Dinner Rolls
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4.3
Quick Dinner Rolls
Description
This bread recipe begins by activating rapid rise dry yeast in warm milk with sugar, producing a frothy, fragrant mixture when yeast blooms properly. Vegetable oil, egg, salt, and flour are mixed in to form dough, which is kneaded to develop gluten for structure. Dough is allowed to rise before shaping into rolls in a butter-greased pan.
Baking at 400°F promotes even golden browning and a soft interior crumb typical of dinner rolls. The addition of melted butter in the dough and cold butter for greasing adds flavor and a tender crust. The process balances efficiency with quality, as rapid rise yeast shortens rising time.
These rolls serve well at any meal needing fresh bread and accommodate modifications like adding herbs or dried tomatoes for flavor variety. Freezing allows make-ahead preparation and convenience.
Notes mention that herbs, garlic, or sun-dried tomatoes may be added for additional flavor. The recipe can be halved using less yeast, and the rolls freeze well, enhancing flexibility and storage options.
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk 2 tablespoons quantity indicated
- 1 packet rapid rise dry yeast
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 egg room temperature
- 1/2 teaspoon salt fine sea salt
- 3 1/2 cups flour
- 2 tablespoons butter melted, plus a cold stick for greasing the pan, salted
Instructions
- Heat the 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons milk in a microwave safe dish for 60-90 seconds or until it comes to a temperature between 105°-115°F. If hotter, allow to cool before adding, it will kill the yeast.
- In a large mixing bowl or a stand mixer fitted with the bread hook, combine the 1 packet rapid rise dry yeast and 1/4 cup sugar, giving a quick stir to combine. Add the warm milk and allow to bloom for 10 minutes. The mixture should be frothy and fragrant. If the dough does NOT rise, stop right here- it means that the yeast was no active, the water was too hot and killed it or the water was not hot enough to bloom. The rolls will not turn out if the yeast does not activate.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and grease a 9x13 baking dish with a cold stick of butter.
- Stir in the the 1/3 cup vegetable oil, 1 egg, and 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt to the yeast mixture. Add the 3 1/2 cups flour, 1/2 cup at a time, mixing between each addition until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Knead until the bread dough comes together and slaps against the side of the bowl.
- Turn the dough onto a lightly floured cutting board or work surface. Divide the dough into 12 equally sized balls and place them into a 9x13 baking dish. They might not touch now, but will come close when they rise. Cover and allow to rise for 10 minutes.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the tops are lightly browned. When you remove the rolls from oven, baste the tops with the melted 2 tablespoons salted butter,. Serve warm.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.
Notes
- Add fresh herbs, garlic, or sun-dried tomatoes to the dough for varied flavors.
- To make a smaller batch, use about one heaping teaspoon of yeast instead of a full packet.
- These dinner rolls freeze well, allowing for convenient make-ahead baking.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12rolls
Amount Per Serving
Calories 223 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 223kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 18mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 119mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 44mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 80IU | 2% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1.8mg | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.3
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