If you’re looking for a dinner roll recipe that’s fluffy, buttery, and comes together quickly, you’re in the right place! These rolls are a staple in my kitchen, and they’ve become a fan-favorite for families looking to add something special (but easy!) to their dinner table. Whether it’s a weeknight dinner or a holiday feast, these rolls never disappoint.
Holiday Dinner Rolls
Dinner Rolls
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Category
Bread
Author:
Amanda Jones
Servings
12
Let’s Get Baking!
This recipe yields 12 perfectly soft and buttery rolls. In my video, I doubled the recipe to make 24 rolls — because trust me, they disappear fast! These yeasty, tender rolls are a true treat and pair beautifully with everything from Thanksgiving dinner and Christmas feasts to cozy meals like beef stew.
These dinner rolls are proof that homemade bread doesn’t have to be complicated. Once you try this recipe, I’m confident it will become a regular part of your meal rotation. Scroll down for the full step-by-step recipe, and be sure to share your baking success in the comments below!
Happy baking, friends!
— Amanda
Ingredients
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½ cup warm water
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1 tbsp rapid-rise yeast
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3 tbsp sugar
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1 cup whole milk
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1/4 cup unsalted butter - melted
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4 cups flour
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1 tsp salt
Directions
Mix the warm water, yeast, and 1 tbsp sugar. Set aside for 5-10 minutes while the yeast activates. The water should be around 110 degrees fahrenheight.
Warm milk and melt butter. Add melted butter to warmed milk and mix together.
Add the remaining sugar (2 tbsp) to the milk and butter and whisk together until sugar is dissolved.
Pour milk mixture into the bowl with the yeast.
Add half of your flour to the bowl.
Using your KitchenAid Mixer and dough hook attachment, mix on speed 2 for about 1 minute.
Add salt and remaining flour. Mix dough on speed 2 for about 1-2 more minutes.
Preheat oven to 200°F. When preheated turn off oven and place your bowl of dough with a towel over it into the oven. Leave the oven door slightly ajar. Rise for 30 minutes.
After the dough rises, divide into two equal parts. Each half will then be divided into 6 parts. This will give you 12 rolls.
*to ensure your rolls come out the same size, use a kitchen scale to keep them as close in weight as possible*Place rolls on a sheet pan with a small amount of space between each one. Cover with a towel and place back in the oven to rise another 20-30 minutes. When they've doubled in size, remove from oven.
Preheat oven to 375°F
Bake the dinner rolls in the oven for 20-25 minutes. Mine cooked for 23 minutes. Remove when tops are golden brown.
Brush with butter and a sprinkle of salt.
Serve and enjoy!
Recipe Video
@cookingwithamandajones Step-By-Step Holiday Dinner Rolls • This recipe makes 12 rolls. In my video, I doubled the recipe and made 24. • Ingredients: 1/2 cup warm water 1 tbsp rapid-rise yeast (I used the bread machine type even though I didn't use one) 3 tbsp sugar (1 tbsp will be mixed into the yeast and water) 1 cup whole milk 1/4 cup unsalted butter - melted 4 cups flour 1 tsp salt • Directions: 1. Mix the warm water, yeast, and 1 tbsp sugar. Set aside for 5-10 minutes while the yeast activates. 2. Warm milk and melt butter. Add melted butter to warmed milk and mix together. 3. Add the remaining sugar (2 tbsp) to the milk and butter and whisk together until sugar is dissolved. 4. Pour milk mixture into the bowl with the yeast. 5. Add half of your flour to the bowl. 6. Using your KitchenAid Mixer and dough hook attachment, mix on speed 2 for about 1 minute. 7. Add salt and remaining flour. Mix dough on speed 2 for about 1-2 more minutes. 8. Preheat oven to 200°F. When preheated turn off oven and place your bowl of dough with a towel over it into the oven. Leave the oven door slightly ajar. Rise for 30 minutes. 9. After the dough rises, divide into two equal parts. Each half will then be divided into 6 parts. This will give you 12 rolls. *to ensure your rolls come out the same size, use a kitchen scale to keep them as close in weight as possible* 10. Place rolls on a sheet pan with a small amount of space between each one. Cover with a towel and place back in the oven to rise another 20-30 minutes. When they've doubled in size, remove from oven. 11. Preheat oven to 375°F 12. Bake the dinner rolls in the oven for 20-25 minutes. Mine cooked for 23 minutes. Remove when tops are golden brown. 13. Brush with butter and a sprinkle of salt. 14. Serve and enjoy! *can be frozen for 3-6 months* #Thanksgiving #Recipe #Rolls #Baking #Bread #SideDish ♬ original sound - Amanda Jones
Recipe Note
Why You’ll Love These Dinner Rolls
Quick and Simple: You don’t need to be a bread expert to make these rolls. The recipe is straightforward and perfect for beginners.
Short Prep Time: No long proofing times here! From start to finish, these rolls are ready in about an hour.
Soft and Fluffy: The texture of these rolls is perfection — soft on the inside with just a hint of golden crispness on the outside.
Crowd-Pleaser: These rolls are versatile enough to serve with soups, roasts, or even enjoy on their own with a dab of butter.
*can be frozen for 3-6 months*
Pro Tips for Perfect Rolls
Temperature matters: Ensure your water is warm but not too hot (around 110°F) to activate the yeast without killing it.
Don’t over-knead: Knead until the dough is smooth, but overworking it can make the rolls tough.
Butter is your friend: Brushing melted butter before AND after baking adds that irresistible flavor.