Skillet Dinner Rolls
User Reviews
4.5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Inactive Time
40 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
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Servings
6 people
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Calories
530 kcal
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Course
Bread
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Cuisine
International
Skillet Dinner Rolls
Description
This recipe uses active dry yeast combined with warm water and sugar to activate the leavening. Milk, sugar, salt, and butter enrich the dough, which is kneaded and then divided into small balls. These are arranged tightly in a cast-iron skillet and baked to develop golden brown tops and a soft interior.
The rolls have a tender texture with a slight buttery crust due to the melted butter brushed on after baking. A sprinkle of kosher salt before baking adds a subtle savory note to the crust's surface. This method yields rolls that are soft but with enough structure to hold together well.
The skillet baking technique facilitates even baking and attractive presentation, making the rolls easy to pull apart for serving.
If the edges brown faster than the center, covering the sides with foil can help achieve more even coloring. The dough can be prepared as a whole batch or divided, with the option to freeze any leftover dough for later use.
Ingredients
- 2 packets active dry yeast total 1/2 oz or 14 g + 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/4 cup water warm
- 1 1/4 cups milk
- 5 tablespoons sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup butter unsalted
- 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour sifted
- 1 egg large
- baking spray
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 tablespoons butter melted, unsalted
Instructions
- Dissolve the yeast and sugar in warm water. Heat the milk with the sugar, salt, and butter until lukewarm.
- Add the egg to the yeast mixture. Combine the yeast mixture, milk mixture, and all of the flour. Stir well to combine. Cover the dough and let it rest for 15 minutes. Using a stand mixer with a dough hook, knead the dough for 5 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- On a floured surface, roll out the dough and divide it into 18 balls, each about the size of a small tennis ball. Cover and let rise for 25 minutes. Spray a 10-inch (25 cm) cast-iron skillet with baking spray and arrange the dough balls in the skillet. Sprinkle the kosher salt evenly over the surface. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the surface of the dinner rolls turns golden brown. Brush with melted butter and serve warm.
Notes
- This recipe makes about 2 pounds of dough; you may freeze leftover dough for later or bake all at once in a larger skillet.
- To avoid uneven browning, cover the edges of the rolls with foil during baking if they brown too fast compared to the center.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 530 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 6people | |
| Calories | 530kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 84g | 28% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 65mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 715mg | 30% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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