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Dinner Rolls – Lauren’s Latest

November 7, 2022

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These classics Dinner rolls They are sure to be the best side to any holiday or family dinner. Made with all-purpose flour and honey, these soft, light and pillowy buns are perfect for making sliders with Crockpot Pulled Pork or as part of your Thanksgiving dinner spread this year. Or spread them with butter and eat them alone. Based on my easy white bread recipe, these homemade dinner rolls are sure to please!

Basics of bread making

Working with yeast and making bread doesn’t have to be difficult. I have listed here some tips that will help you. While making bread may seem time-consuming, most of the time spent is waiting for the dough to rise.

yeast – I use active dry yeast and love it LeSaffre brand. (You can get a big 1kg package of it at Costco, Kroger or even Super Walmart sometimes!) The brand doesn’t really matter, just make sure you use fresh yeast that isn’t close to expiring.
hot water – To proof the yeast, mix it together with warm water. If the water is too hot, you will kill your yeast. Aim for 107-110°F.
Knead in the flour – When using a stand mixer, it is easy to knead in too much flour, which makes the buns heavy. We don’t go heavy. We want light rolls and pillows! So after you add flour bit by bit and you notice that the dough takes shape, feel the dough. It should still be sticky but not sticky enough to leave residue on your hands. The bottom half of the dough will still stick to the bowl and the top half will not. Totally normal. when in doubt: Better for the dough to be too sticky than too dry. You can always add a little more flour to the dough while you are making your buns and you notice that they are too sticky.

How to make dinner rolls

Making buns and bread in general may seem tedious, but by following these step-by-step instructions, you’ll get perfect results every time! For full recipe details, see the printable recipe card below.

Preparing a baking dish

Spray a glass 9×13 baking dish With Non-stick cooking spray and set aside. Alternatively, you can line a 9×13 metal pan with baking paper, spray with non-stick cooking spray and set aside. (The parchment paper will help prevent dark, crunchy coasters.)

Prepare a yeast mixture

In a large bowl mix Warm milk, yeast and honey together until mostly melted. Set aside to proof for 10 minutes. As soon as it appears Foamy and/or bubbly, it’s ready. If no bubbles form, start again with cooler milk or fresher yeast.

Add flour to a mixing bowl

While the yeast is straining, measure 2 cups of flour into the bowl of a stand mixer. add the milk and yeast and mix on low with the dough hook. After the flour is mostly incorporated, mix in Butter, melted and Salt.

Knead the dough

Keep adding flour, little by little, until the dough is sticky but does not stick to your hands and the bowl is mostly clean. I used exactly 4 cups, but your dough can take more or less flour. Knead for 5 minutes.

A bowl of fat, let it rise

A bowl of grease, then Cover and let rise for 1-2 hours in a warm place in your kitchen.

Divide the dough into balls of equal size + leave for a second rise

Once the dough has doubled in volumeRemove from the bowl, divide into 16 equal parts and roll into rolls. Place into the prepared 9×13, cover gently with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap and set aside for the second rise. After the buns have risen and almost doubled in size (about an hour), heat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Bake + brush with butter

to bake until golden. Brush rolls with Butter, melted and serve hot.

Storing dinner rolls

The great thing about these buns is that you can make them in advance and reheat when needed. To store them, let cool to room temperature and store in airtight containers or a Ziploc bag. The colder you store them the longer they last. These buns will stay good at room temperature for up to 4 days, in the fridge for up to 6 days and in the freezer for up to 4 months!

What to serve with dinner rolls

Buns of any kind are stand-alone snacks or perfect for small sandwiches for lunch. But for dinner, here are some delicious options that will work perfectly with these dinner rolls.

Do you like bread? Here are some of my favorite bread recipes…

Be sure to print, save, or bookmark this classic dinner roll recipe. You’ll want to keep it in your back pocket to keep coming back this holiday season. Enjoy friends! 🙂

Dinner rolls

These classics Dinner rolls They are sure to be the best side to any holiday or family dinner. Soft, light and pillowy.

Instructions

Spray a 9×13 glass pan with non-stick cooking spray and set aside. Alternatively, you can line a 9×13 metal pan with baking paper, spray with non-stick cooking spray and set aside. (The parchment paper will help prevent dark, crunchy coasters.)
In a large bowl, mix warm milk, yeast and honey together until mostly dissolved. Set aside to proof for 10 minutes. As soon as it looks foamy and/or bubbling it is ready. If no bubbles form, start again with cooler milk or fresher yeast.
While the yeast is cooking, measure 2 cups of flour into the mixer bowl. Add the milk and yeast and mix on low with the dough hook. After the flour is mostly incorporated, stir in melted butter and salt.
Continue adding flour, bit by bit, until the dough is sticky but not sticking to your hands and the bowl is mostly clean. I used exactly 4 cups, but your dough can take more or less flour. Knead for 5 minutes.
A bowl of grease, then Cover and let rise for 1-2 hours in a warm place in your kitchen.
Once the dough has doubled in volumeRemove from the bowl, divide into 16 equal parts and roll into rolls. Place into the prepared 9×13, cover gently with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap and set aside for the second rise. After the buns have risen and almost doubled in size (about an hour), heat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Bake for 15-25 minutes or until golden. Brush rolls with melted butter and serve hot.

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