Bonus: You don’t have to be a baking expert to nail this easy recipe!
Dinner Rolls
You’ve never tasted Dinner Rolls like this! These homemade rolls are so soft, light, and fluffy, with a hint of sweetness and the best homemade flavor. This will definitely be your go-to roll recipe! My favorite part is that you don’t need a lot of ingredients or fancy techniques to nail this! Be sure to check out my pro-tips below to ensure ultimate success. BONUS– You can make these ahead of time and refrigerate or freeze them until ready to bake!
How to Make It
See recipe card below this post for ingredient quantities and full instructions. Combine warm milk with yeast. Stir in 1/2 of the honey. Cover with saran wrap and let sit for 5-10 minutes, you will see foam on the top.
Stir in the remaining honey, cornstarch, salt, egg, butter, and 1/3 of the flour. Mix on low speed and add the remaining flour gradually. If the dough is too sticky to work with, add 1 tbsp flour at a time until the dough is manageable. Knead in the bowl for 3 minutes. Transfer to a lightly greased bowl and cover with saran wrap.
Place in a warm spot to rise until doubled in size, 1-2 hours. Punch the dough down, then roll into 15 balls and place in a lightly greased 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
Cover with saran wrap and place in a warm place to rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour. Bake at 375° F for 18 minutes. Brush with honey butter and bake for 3-5 minutes. Serve warm.
Make Ahead Methods
Method 1: Refrigerate Unbaked Rolls
Form the dough, let it rise, and shape into rolls. Don’t do the second rise. Cover with saran wrap and refrigerate for 1-2 days. Remove from the fridge. Keep covered and let rise for 1-2 hours before you plan on baking, then bake as outlined.
Method 2: Bake and Reheat
Bake for 18 minutes, before the tops start to brown too much. Don’t top them with the melted butter yet. Let them cool completely and store them in an airtight container. When ready to serve, bake for 5-7 minutes at 375°, until the tops are golden brown. Top with melted honey butter and serve!
Method 3: Freeze Unbaked Rolls
Form the dough, let it rise, and shape into rolls. Flash freeze on a baking sheet before the second rise. Once frozen, transfer to a freezer bag. When ready to bake, remove from freezer bag and let them rise on a lightly greased, covered baking sheet for 4-5 hours prior to baking.
Additions/Variations:
Add when the flour is added:
Cheese: 1 cup of soft, shredded cheese can be added. I love adding sharp yellow cheddar cheese. Herbs: 2 tbsp fresh or 2 tsp dry herbs can be added. Options include rosemary, thyme, chives, parsley, oregano, and basil! 1 teaspoon garlic powder can be added with the herbs as well!
Storage
Store in an airtight container for 2-3 days or refrigerate for up to 1 week. You can also freeze leftover rolls to enjoy another day.
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Kitchen Thermometer – To test the temperature of the milk, it should be 110-115° to properly activate the yeast. Kitchen Scale– To weigh the flour, it’s super important to use the right amount. Stand Mixer– A life saver for making dough and baked goods. I use Cuisinart brand. Large Silicone Spatula– Make it easy to handle/manage the dough. Large Glass Bowl– To place the dough for rising. Bench Scraper– Makes it easy to divide the dough into 15 parts. 9 x 13-inch Baking Dish– The perfect size for baking these rolls. Pastry Brush– To brush the honey butter on top.
