Yeast Rolls Recipe 🍞

These soft, fluffy yeast rolls are a perfect homemade treat for any meal. My family can’t get enough of them, and they make your kitchen smell amazing!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

These rolls are tender, buttery, and just the right amount of sweet. They pair perfectly with soups, salads, or holiday dinners and are easy to make with simple pantry ingredients.

What You’ll Need

• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 cup warm milk
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 2 large eggs

How to Make Yeast Rolls

1. Combine the flour, sugar, yeast, and salt in a large bowl.
2. In another bowl, mix the warm milk, melted butter, and eggs until well blended.
3. Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring to form a dough.
4. Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
5. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a cloth, and let it rise in a warm spot for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
6. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
7. Punch down the dough, shape it into 12 large rolls, and place them on a greased baking sheet.
8. Allow the rolls to rise again for 30 minutes.
9. Bake for 15–20 minutes or until golden brown. Brush with melted butter for an extra soft finish.

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Perfect for Any Occasion

These yeast rolls are a classic addition to any meal. Whether it’s Thanksgiving dinner or a cozy soup night, they’re always a hit.

FAQs

1. Can I make these ahead of time? Yes, you can refrigerate the dough after the first rise and bake the rolls fresh the next day.
2. What if I don’t have a warm place for the dough to rise? Use your oven’s proofing setting or place the bowl in a slightly warmed (but turned off) oven.
3. Can I freeze the rolls? Absolutely! Bake and cool them completely, then freeze in an airtight container for up to 2 months.

Enjoy your homemade yeast rolls! 🥰

Yeast Dinner Rolls Recipe

Soft, buttery, and fluffy yeast rolls perfect for any meal.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

rise time 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins

Total Time 2 hours hrs 10 minutes mins

Servings 12 roll

Ingredients

  

• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast 1 packet
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 cup warm milk
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
• 2 large eggs

Instructions

 

• Mix Dry Ingredients:
• In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.
• Prepare Wet Ingredients:
• In another bowl, whisk together the warm milk, melted butter, and eggs.
• Form Dough:
• Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until a dough forms.
• Knead Dough:
• Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
• First Rise:
• Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
• Preheat Oven:
• Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
• Shape Rolls:
• Punch down the dough, shape into 12 rolls, and place on a greased baking sheet.
• Second Rise:
• Let the rolls rise for another 30 minutes.
• Bake:
• Bake for 15–20 minutes or until golden brown. Optionally, brush with melted butter for extra flavor.

Notes

• Make Ahead Tip: Prepare the dough a day before and refrigerate overnight after the first rise.
• Freezing: Cool baked rolls completely and freeze in an airtight container for up to 2 months.