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30 Minute Dinner Rolls – Make these dinner rolls from scratch in just about 30 minutes!! These are great for holidays, weeknights, basically – any time you need them.
Using a stand mixer and simple ingredients, you can have these homemade rolls on the table FAST!!
Step by step photos and instructions below!
I’ve long been a fan of my bread maker. It takes all the work out of bread and pizza dough, and turns out a consistent product every time. BUT, it takes an hour and a half to be ready to pull out and shape/bake – and then needs to be given more time to rise…. and I needed them (and dinner) to be ready SOON.
Could I have run to the store? Sure. But WHY? When I can make these little beauties from scratch (and now, so can you!!)
These are great for holidays, weeknights, basically – any time you need them.
Can you really make rolls in 30 minutes?
For me, in my oven – they take 30 minutes. However, readers have reported that an extra few minutes in the oven is needed. Since room and oven temperatures vary, this makes total sense. I live in Arizona, so my house is usually pretty warm, which likely makes my rise time faster too.
You need these in your life. Go, make a batch. Please.
Why you’ll love this recipe:
- Hot dinner rolls. In under an hour. What is not to love?
- This is a super easy recipe to make. You’ll need a stand mixer, or some elbow grease for kneading.
- Commonly found ingredients. Nothing fancy, just check your pantry!
I have included step by step photos and instructions, as well as tips and tricks in the post. If you’d rather skip all that, scoot right on down to the full recipe card located at the bottom of the post.
Ingredients
The full list of ingredients and quantities is found in the printable recipe card below.
- Water. Heat the water slightly so it is lukewarm but not hot (about 114 degrees F). Too hot and it will kill the yeast. Too cold and your yeast will take longer to bloom.
- Flour. I use bread flour when I have it, and all purpose flour when I don’t.
- Yeast. If you are worried that they’ll be overwhelmingly yeast-y tasting (2 Tbs yeast sounds like a lot), stop worrying – they’re not! These are tender-soft, and and absolutely divine.
- Oil. You can switch the olive oil for a light olive oil vs extra virgin, or simply use canola oil for a milder flavor.
How to make easy homemade bread rolls
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The full list of ingredients, quantities and instructions can be found in the printable recipe card below.
Proof the yeast
Add water, oil, yeast and sugar to the bowl of your stand mixer.
Rest 10 minutes – and let the yeast bloom. It should look puffy (see below)
Make and knead the dough.
Fix the dough hook to your mixer, and add some of the flour, the salt and egg into the yeast mixture.
Mix, adding remaining flour gradually. Let your mixer do the work and let it knead it all together until it becomes a smooth ball. The dough will be fairly soft.
Divide into pieces
Cut the dough into 12 even pieces and roll into smooth balls.
Place in a greased 9×13 baking dish.
Rise
Allow to rise, covered for 10 minutes. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F while you wait!
Bake
Bake for 10 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.
Brush with butter, and serve!
Kylee’s Notes
How to store rolls
Cover and store at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Substitutions/Additions
Oil. You can switch the olive oil for a light olive oil vs extra virgin, or simply use canola oil for a milder flavor.
Flour. I use bread flour when I have it, and all purpose flour when I don’t.
Freezing instructions
This recipe can also be frozen before baking. Cover tightly with foil and wrap with plastic wrap. Freeze.
Allow to thaw and rise, then bake as normal.
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30 Minute Dinner Rolls
Suggested Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons warm water not boiling hot – warm (around 114 degrees F)
- 1/3 cup olive oil see notes
- 2 Tbs active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- 3 1/2 cups bread flour all-purpose will also work
Instructions
- In the bowl of your stand mixer, combine the warm water, oil, yeast, and sugar.
- Allow to rest for 10 minutes (the yeast should bloom, and the mixture will look “puffy”)
- Add 2 cups of the flour, the salt, and the egg into the yeast mixture using a dough hook, and mix.
- Add the remaining flour gradually.
- Let your mixer do the work and let it knead it all together until it becomes smooth ball. The dough will be fairly soft.
- Shape dough into 12 balls and place in a 9×13 baking dish.
- Let dough rest for 10 minutes, and heat your oven to 400F.
- Bake for 10 minutes or until tops are just golden brown.
- Remove from oven, and brush tops with butter.
- Ta-da!
- Devour.
Tips & Notes:
nutrition facts
Nutritional Disclaimer
Recipes written and produced on Kylee Cooks are for informational purposes only. Kylee is not a certified nutritionist. Nutritional data provided on Kylee Cooks has not been evaluated or approved by a nutritionist or the Food and Drug Administration.
Update: This recipe was originally published in January of 2016. It was republished with updated photos in October of 2021.
Yam says
My family love this recipe! My kids always request this and is sitting in my bookmark for a long time now.
We did tweak it a little and put cheese or sometimes caramel and taste soo good. Thank you
Yam says
My family love this recipe! My kids always request this and is sitting in my bookmark for a long time now.
We did tweak it a little and put cheese or sometimes caramel and taste soo good. Thank you!
Megan says
I loved these THANK U!!! I’m trying to get into baking breads and this has been my first successful recipe! They taste so fluffy and good. I put some salt and rosemary with the butter on top sooo good. Definitely going to keep this recipe forever!
GiannaTheChef says
Tasty, fluffy rolls! I’m so glad this recipe only takes 30 minutes. I used all-purpose flour. I will definitely be making this again.
Sharee says
Made this tonight, grandchildren approved!! Will make them again!
Odette says
It did not turn out great for me. Maybe the 10 mins. weren’t enough proofing, not sure. But it tasted yummy, and my folks loved the taste. I will keep trying 🙂 Thanks for the recipe.
Sue McDowell says
I just made these and they turned out beautifully and are yummy. I substituted 2 Tbsp of butter, melted for part of the olive oil. Next time, I may make a little smaller. These were approx 3″ across. A VERY yummy, soft and fluffy roll.
Louise Stadler says
Super easy ! They came out perfect I couldn’t believe I made bread rolls in 30 min. Family loved them. This will now be my go to bread roll recipe. Thank you so much!
Caroline Willicome says
Super soft fluffy rolls. Let them rise for 25 mins
V. Abed says
Good, easy, no fuss recipe with good flavor
Kim says
Best, fluffiest rolls ever. And so quick and easy
Sara says
Such an awesome recipe! Easy & quick to make, and very delicious. I’d say it’s even better than some restaurant rolls.
Jim says
Substituted Honey for sugar, and 3/4 whole butter milk 1/4 cup water for liquid and bake time increased to 15 minutes. Came out fantastic.