Description
Quick and easy dinner rolls that offer a golden crust and tender interior, perfect for busy weeknights or last-minute guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/4 cups warm water
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 Tbsp active dry yeast
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 egg
- 3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- Butter for brushing on top (optional)
Instructions
- Line a 9×13 baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- In a stand mixer bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it proof for 2-5 minutes until frothy.
- Add vegetable oil, salt, and egg to the yeast mixture and mix until combined.
- Gradually add flour, one cup at a time, mixing until combined. Knead the dough for about 4 minutes.
- Shape the dough into 15 balls and place them in the prepared baking dish, spacing evenly. Cover with a dish towel.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- Once the oven is hot, bake the rolls for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and brush the tops with melted butter if desired before serving.
Notes
For variations, try adding garlic powder and herbs for flavor or cheese-stuffed options. These rolls can also be made ahead and refrigerated overnight before baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: dinner rolls, quick bread, baking, easy recipes, homemade bread