Easy Yeast Rolls (Bread Machine Dinner Rolls)
Ingredients
- 1 cup water)
room temperature or slightly warm (not hot
- 2 tablespoons butter
softened
- 1 large egg water for 5-7 minutes))
Room temperature (if you forget, submerge the egg in warm (not hot
- 3 ¼ cups bread flour
may substitute all-purpose flour end result will be less fluffy, but they will still be good!
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 2-3 Tablespoons melted butter
for brushing
- kosher salt
Directions
- 1
Place first 7 ingredients in bread machine in order listed (see notes for how to make without bread machine).
- 2
When adding ingredients, place the yeast near the sugar, not the salt.
- 3
Start bread machine on >>white, >>dough, >>large cycle (not the full bread cycle). You will do the second rise after you form them into dough balls.
- 4
Once cycle is finished, line a cookie sheet with parchment paper, or spray with non-stick spray.
- 5
Remove yeast dough from the bread pan and punch down; separate pieces into 16-24 equal dough balls.
- 6
Pinch together bottoms of dough to form little dumpling sized dough balls and place upside down on cookie sheet.
- 7
Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with kosher or flaky sea salt.
- 8
Cover with clean, damp tea towel and let rise in warm location* for 30-40 minutes until doubled.
- 9
Once doubled, preheat oven to 375° F (190° C) and bake 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- 10
Remove from oven and brush tops again with melted butter, if desired and sprinkle with a little flaky sea salt.
Easy Yeast Rolls (Bread Machine Dinner Rolls)
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About this Recipe
Craving the comforting aroma of fresh, hot dinner rolls without the usual fuss? These Easy Yeast Rolls leverage your bread machine for a truly effortless baking experience, perfect for any home cook, especially beginners. This recipe delivers super easy, light, and buttery rolls that taste homemade with minimal hands-on time.
This recipe is a game-changer because it harnesses the power of your bread machine to do all the heavy lifting—mixing and kneading the dough perfectly every time. This ensures a consistent, tender crumb and allows you to enjoy light, buttery rolls with minimal effort. The bread machine method makes fresh, hot rolls accessible for everyone.
Prepare for a truly delightful experience with these homemade dinner rolls. Each bite offers a light, fluffy texture (especially when using bread flour) and a wonderfully buttery flavor that melts in your mouth. A hint of sugar provides a subtle sweetness, balanced by a touch of salt, making them incredibly satisfying. They emerge from the oven golden brown, beckoning to be pulled apart and slathered with more butter, creating a delicious experience.
While bread flour is recommended for the ultimate fluffy texture, you can easily substitute all-purpose flour if that's what you have on hand. The recipe states that the rolls will still be good, just slightly less airy in their final form. For an extra touch of richness and flavor, consider brushing the warm rolls with the melted butter and a sprinkle of kosher salt immediately after baking.
These warm, inviting yeast rolls are an ideal accompaniment to any meal, from a simple weeknight dinner to a festive holiday spread. Serve them fresh from the oven, perhaps alongside a hearty stew or roasted chicken, for a comforting addition that everyone will love.