Homemade Dinner Rolls Fool Proof Recipe - the Imperfectly Happy home (2024)

Homemade dinner rolls, a fool-proof recipe. Easy to make and absolutely delicious! Impress your family with rolls from scratch at your next dinner.

When it comes to a vintage skills, bread baking is high on my list of priorities. There is something about fresh ingredients and a little bit of work that makes for a most delicious and appreciated homemade roll.

These homemade dinner rolls are crusty on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside.

This roll recipe is traditional served with dinner or supper but would be equally good at breakfast as well. Although I prefer biscuits and gravy in the morning.

The Ingredients You Need for Homemade Dinner Rolls

• All purpose flour
• Rapid-rise yeast
• Sugar
• Salt
• Whole milk
• Water
• Butter

Equipment Needed

• Electric Mixer
• 12 Inch Cast Iron Skillet

How to Make Homemade Dinner Rolls

Here are the simple steps for the recipe.

1. Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees
2. In a large bowl combine 3/4 cup of the all-purpose flour with yeast packet (undissolved), sugar and salt.
3. On the stove top warm milk, water and butter to about 125 degrees – do not let it boil.
4. Add your warmed liquid ingredients to the flour mixture and beat on medium speed for about 2 minutes.
5. Add the remaining 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour and continue mixing for an additional 2 minutes on high.
6. Continue mixing in flour for2 minutes at high speed. Addin enough remaining flour to make soft dough.
7. Lightly flour your counter tops for kneading.
8. Knead the dough until the smooth and elastic (about 9 minutes).
9. Cover your bowl and let the dough rest for about 10 minutes.
10. Separate your dough into 8 – 12 equal-sized dough balls.
11. Place into greased 12 inch cast iron skillet or round baking pan.
12. Cover with light towel and place in a warm area to rise for 20 – 30 minutes, they should double in size.
13. Bake at 375 for 20 – 25 minutes (If you want to switch things up, lightly dust your rolls with garlic salt and herbs before baking)
14. Brush with melted butter and serve warm!

How to Store Homemade Dinner Rolls

Before you store your homemade rolls they need to be allowed to fully cool. If you are going to eat them in 2 days or less you can keep them in an air-tight container or bag on the counter or bread box. For longer storage it is better to keep them in your refrigerator for up to a week.

Can You Freeze Homemade Dinner Rolls?

Yes you can. To freeze your fresh baked rolls, first allow them to completely cool. Put them in heavy duty plastic freezer bags, getting out as much air as possible before sealing.

When you’re ready to use them allow them to thaw on the counter and reheat in your oven.

How to Reheat Dinner Rolls

It is best to reheat rolls after they’ve come to room temperature.

IN THE OVEN: The best way to reheat your homemade dinner rolls is in the oven. Put the rolls on a cookie sheet in the middle rack at 350°F for 4 – 6 minutes. Watch them carefully so they don’t burn!

IN THE MICROWAVE: To reheat your rolls in the microwave you’ll place them on a microwave-safe plate, cover them with damp (not wet) paper towels or clean kitchen towel so that the entire plate is covered. Cook on medium for 30 seconds, no more than 45 seconds or they’ll be too chewy to enjoy.

More Recipes You’ll Love

Banana Bread Recipe for Your Instant Pot
Rustic No Yeast Bread Recipe
Pumpkin Ale Bread with Hatch Green Chiles
Pina Colada Monkey Bread Recipe
Cast Iron Gingerbread Recipe
Sour Dough Starter Recipe