Go Back
–+ servings
the completed easy yeast rolls recipe
Print

Easy Yeast Rolls

Soft and fluffy dinner rolls are perfect for holidays or any occasion.
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine american, western
Diet Vegetarian
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 176kcal
Author Bintu Hardy

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (236ml) milk warm
  • 2 ½ tablespoons sugar
  • 2 ½ teaspoons yeast
  • ¼ cup (113g) butter plus 1 tablespoon for brushing the hot rolls
  • 1 egg
  • 1 ¼ teaspoons salt
  • 3 cups (360g) flour bread flour

Instructions

  • Pour warm milk into the bowl of a stand mixer. Stir insugar and yeast then let the mixture rest for 5 minutes.
  • Attach the dough hook and add softened butter, egg, salt, and ½ cup flour. Mix on medium speed until everything is well incorporated.
  • Slowly add the remaining flour and continue mixing, on medium speed until a soft dough forms. Increase the speed and knead for 3 more minutes until the dough is sticky but soft.
  • Transfer the dough to a lightly oiled bowl and cover with a cloth. Let rise for 1 ½ hours or until the dough has doubled in size.
  • Punch down the dough and divide it into 12 equal pieces. Shape into dinner rolls and transfer to a greased baking sheet. Leave space between the rolls to allow them to rise. Cover with a cloth and let the dough rise a second time for around 1 hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F / 176 degrees C and bake the bread rolls for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Remove from the oven and brush with a tablespoon of butter before serving.

Video

Notes

 
  • Old or expired yeast may not activate. Test the yeast first or purchase a new package. 
  • Be sure to use warm milk to activate the yeast. The temperature should be 105-110 degrees F/ 40-43 degrees C.
  • Knead the dough well. I prefer to use a mixer which takes 3-4 minutes. If mixing by hand, you will want to knead for 8-10 minutes. 
  • If the dough is too sticky, you can add a bit more flour, but adding too much flour will make the rolls dense. 
  • Don’t skip or shorten the rise times. This is essential to getting the proper texture. 
  • You can roll the dough into balls or shape them into knots or even longer rolls. 
  • Leave space between the rolls during the second rise so they have room to rise without sticking together.
  • Storage - keep in an airtight container for several days, up to a week. Freeze for up to 3 months.
  • There are 6 WW Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this.

Nutrition

Calories: 176kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 287mg | Potassium: 74mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 172IU | Vitamin C: 0.002mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 0.4mg