Easy 30-Minute Dinner Rolls are made with a few basic ingredients, you don’t need a mixer, and they turn out perfectly soft and delicious every time! The best quick dinner roll recipe I have ever tried!
Easy 30-Minute Dinner Rolls are a staple in my house – I make them almost every week and since I discovered this recipe I just can’t bring myself to make any of my other dinner roll recipes because they take so much longer!
I had tried a lot of quick dinner roll recipes before this one, but most of them didn’t up being quite as fast as they claimed, or they just didn’t taste very good! I had almost given up on finding a roll recipe that I liked that took less than 2-3 hours to make, but then I discovered this one and have never looked back. I love being able to make homemade dinner rolls in less than 30 minutes. And the recipe is pretty foolproof – even if this is your first time working with yeast, I promise these will turn out great. Pretty soon you’ll be making homemade bread regularly!
Easy 30-Minute Dinner Rolls are soft and delicious and every time I make them, people go crazy for them and nobody can believe that I really can make them in 30 minutes from the minute I start mixing up the dough to the time they come out of the oven. But I promise that they really do take just 30 minutes from start to finish! They take about 5 minutes to prep, 10-15 minutes for the rise time, then 10 minutes to bake – that’s it!
How many rolls does this recipe make?
Another thing I love about this recipe is that it makes just 12 rolls. Some of the other roll recipes that I have make 4-5 dozen rolls which is just way too many for my family of 6. And rolls just aren’t quite as yummy a day or two later. If you need to stretch the recipe a little bit more, you can separate the dough in half and then make 12 crescent rolls from each half, making 24 smaller rolls. Just keep an eye on them if they are smaller because they cook fast!
What type of yeast works best in quick yeast rolls?
I use regular yeast in this quick dinner roll recipe and all of my other bread recipes too. I store my yeast in an airtight container in the freezer and it lasts a long time! I’ve always used Red Star Active Dry Yeast because I can usually find it at Costco in 1 or 2-pound bags and it is so much cheaper than buying the little packets at the grocery store.
To be honest, I have never used quick-rising yeast in this recipe but it should work just fine. In most bread recipes, you have to dissolve regular yeast in water before adding it to the recipe, whereas with quick yeast you don’t. In this quick roll recipe, you don’t have to add the yeast to the water first anyway, so the steps would be the same either way.
Ingredients to make easy dinner rolls
- Flour – I use all-purpose flour, but you can use bread flour as well.
- Yeast – I just use regular yeast, but quick-rising yeast should work just fine as well. Either way, you just add the yeast straight to the recipe, no need to mix it with water first.
- Sugar – Just a little bit of sugar adds a little bit of sweetness to the rolls.
- Salt– You only need a teaspoon of salt for the rolls.
- Water – Make sure the water is pretty hot. I never actually measure the temperature of the water, I just use really warm water from the tap, but if you like more specific directions, I think it’s supposed to be around 110° F. If it’s much hotter than that, it can kill the yeast, but you need to make sure it’s warm enough to activate the yeast.
- Egg – Just one egg is needed to bind everything together.
- Butter or Oil – I usually use melted butter, but you can use oil if you’d like. Any type of oil will work – vegetable, coconut, canola, etc.
How to make 30-minute rolls
Combine 1 1/2 cups flour with yeast; stir together until well combined.
Add sugar and salt, and mix well.
Add hot water and stir to combine, then add the melted butter and the egg. Mix completely (until the butter and the egg are no longer visible).
Add the remaining 2 cups of flour and mix until the flour is incorporated. The dough will be sticky. At this point, I like to add just a little bit more flour and incorporate it into the dough with my hands for about 1 minute. The dough should then be smooth and not sticky.
No need to let the dough rise at this point, just shape the rolls. You can shape the rolls however you prefer – I usually make crescent rolls because it’s fast. To do this, you just roll the dough into a large circle (1/8-1/4 inch thick). Cut the dough into triangles with a pizza cutter and then starting with the larger end of each triangle, roll the dough up.
Place on a lightly sprayed cookie sheet, making sure that the tip of the triangle is tucked under the roll. Let the rolls rise for 10-15 minutes and then bake them at 425 for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden brown on top. (Mine are always done right at 10 minutes.) I like to brush the rolls with a little bit of melted butter right when they come out of the oven – so yummy!
EASY 30-MINUTE DINNER ROLLS
Ingredients
- 3 ½ cups flour divided
- 2 Tbsp. regular yeast
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 cup hot water I never measure the temp of the water, I just use really hot tap water, but if you like more specific directions, I think it’s supposed to be around 110° F
- 1 egg
- ⅓ cup melted butter OR 1/3 cup oil vegetable, coconut, canola, etc
Instructions
- Combine 1 1/2 cups flour with yeast; stir together with a spoon until well combined.
- Add sugar and salt, mix well.
- Add hot water and stir to combine, then add the melted butter and the egg. Mix completely (until the butter and the egg are no longer visible).
- Add the remaining 2 cups of flour and mix until the flour is incorporated. Dough will be sticky. At this point, I like to add just a little bit more flour and incorporate it into the dough with my hands for about 1 minute. The dough should then be smooth and not sticky.
- You can shape the rolls however you prefer – I usually make crescent rolls because it’s fast. To do this, you just roll the dough into a large circle (1/8-1/4 inch thick). Cut the dough into triangles with a pizza cutter and then starting with the larger end of each triangle, roll the dough up.
- Place on a lightly sprayed cookie sheet, making sure that the tip of the triangle is tucked under the roll. Let the rolls rise for 10-15 minutes and then bake them at 425 for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden brown on top. (Mine are always done right at 10 minutes.) I like to brush the rolls with a little bit of melted butter right when they come out of the oven – so yummy!
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Do you need a mixer to make quick dinner rolls?
This quick dinner roll recipe turns out best when mixed by hand with a spoon! One time I decided to use my Bosch mixer and the rolls just didn’t turn out quite as well. I’ve never had them not work any other time so even if you are tempted to use a mixer, don’t! I think it overworks the dough or something, but whatever the issue is, I just know that they won’t rise as well and you’ll have more dishes to wash too! I do love my Bosch mixer for all other kinds of bread though, and it works wonderfully for cookies too. Just not these rolls!
Are quick dinner rolls made with oil or butter?
This recipe originally called for vegetable oil, which works just fine, but I like the taste of them better when I use melted butter instead. I’ve actually made them with coconut oil too and they are wonderful that way too, but they do have a very slight coconut flavor to them. You will use 1/3 cup whether you use oil or butter. You can even do a combination of the two if you want to!
How to shape dinner rolls
-I usually shape my dinner rolls into crescent rolls because it is so easy to roll out the circle of dough and cut into 12 triangles. This is the easiest way to make sure all of the rolls are about the same size!
-You can also shape the dough into circles if you prefer. Divide the dough in half, then divide each half in half twice more until you have 12 equal portions. Roll each portion of dough between the palm of your hands to form a ball and then place all 12 balls in a greased 9X13 pan.
What to serve with fresh rolls?
Dinner rolls make an excellent side for any meal. These rolls are simple enough to make and eat every night, but the rolls are so good, they work for holiday meals and special occasions too! We always have these rolls on Thanksgiving, but they really are the perfect addition for just about any meal!
Easy 30-Minute Dinner Rolls don’t require a mixer, and they turn out perfectly soft and delicious every time! The best quick dinner roll recipe I have ever tried and they are completely ready to eat less than 30 minutes after you start making them!
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- Sweet Potato Biscuits
- Soft Wheat Dinner Rolls
- No Yeast Dinner Rolls
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- Cheddar Biscuits
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Easy 30-Minute Dinner Rolls are made with a few basic ingredients, you don’t need a mixer, and they turn out perfectly soft and delicious every time! The best quick dinner roll recipe I have ever tried!
Angela Ragsdale says
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Jessica says
We’ll be adding the video to this recipe shortly Angela!
Emilie says
I had no idea that dinner rolls could be made so quick. Thanks for the recipe!!
Nellie says
Isn’t it wonderful! Completely changed my life when I found this recipe – or at least we have rolls a lot more often! 😉
April says
I love how quick and easy these are!
Lydia @ Thrifty Frugal Mom says
This is awesome! I’ve been looking for a recipe like this and can’t wait to give these a try.
Donna Berscht says
My first batch of the dinner rolls didnt turn out they were still damp in the middle I left them in 15
Jessica says
How big did you make your rolls, Donna?
Jenn L says
I love that I don’t need my mixer for this one and how easy they come together! Such a great roll recipe to have handy!
Stephanie says
These look amazing and sound so easy!!! Bread is my favorite ????❤️????????♀️
Vonnie says
Me too, I love all types of bread!! Especially when they’re homemade!! And this quick & easy. I can’t wait to try this, My daughter & I are gonna makeep the’s dinner rolls tonight, Nellie.. We love doing new recipes and when it’s a yes, yum yum, we copy it into our Mother & Daughter Recipe Book! I hopen this turns out as a keeper!!!! I’m thinking there might even turn out to be a ” Nellie’s Recipes” section in our home recipes book. NOW………. Do you have a good homemade cinnamon roll recipe that is that easy?? Thank found for sharing..
Nellie says
Vonnie – You’re so sweet! This recipe actually works great for cinnamon rolls! I’ve been meaning to do a separate post for that, but I use the same dough recipe and then just make it up like cinnamon rolls. Just as fast and easy as the regular rolls!
Aubrey says
Made them tonight and they turned out great. I added some Italian seasoning and garlic powder to it when I was mixing them and they were awesome!
Pat says
Mine did not get done in 10 minutes – were doughy in the middle
Denise says
These were excellent! My mom said that they tasted as good as her homemade buns but without all the work. Great to make if you are short on time as I was. I would definitely make these again. And I did not change a thing. Thanks.
Alison says
Denise, That is wonderful to hear, thank you for sharing!
ohana says
This recipe is a total keeper. My whole family loved them last night. Thank you. I am wondering if it is possible to adapt this recipe to make a crunchy crust on the outside…
Nellie says
So glad you liked them as much as we do! Not sure how you would make a crunchy crust on the outside with this recipe, but if you figure it out, let me know!
Angela T says
Thank you so much for this recipe! I let the dough rise then I rolled it into balls and put them on the pan. They turned out great!
Natasha says
This is an awesome recipe. The first time I made them they were kind of doughy in the center, so the second time I baked them at 375 for 16 minutes. They turned out perfect! I love being able to have rolls for dinner without planning 4 hours in advanced. Thanks for the recipe!
PC says
I made this last night to go with so spaghetti and I have to admit, I rushed it and probably didn’t measure my flour accurately and they still ended up light and fluffy.
Alison says
Glad they turned out great for you! They really pair well with pasta dishes!
Linda says
No way are these that easy and that great. I am so excited I found your website Can’t wait to try more recipes. For a senior who loves to cook it can be a challenge at times. But I think your recipes will help me with continuing to cook healthy on days I am not up to it.
Thanks
Nellie says
Linda- So glad you found our site! These rolls really are that easy, so I hope you love them as much as we do!
Patricia says
I am in the uk, our ovens only go as far as 220 degrees centigrade. Is the your temperature in centigrade or fahrenheit?
Nellie says
My temperature is in fahrenheit.
Paul R. White says
These look great!! How many cloverleaf rolls would one batch make?
Nellie says
I think you would still get 12 large rolls out of this recipe, maybe more if you make them a bit smaller. Enjoy!
Sharri says
Made these today for Thanksgiving. Was skeptical how they would turn out since they are so easy to make and have such a short rising time. Have to say they were great!
Lashaunda says
I am not a baker and I usually a ask my mom or my sister to make rolls when I want them. Tonight I decided to make them myself and this recipe was fast,easy, and delicious!
Randy says
I can’t wait to try this, my current recipe takes about 4 hours with two rising sessions. These will be so much easier on time and effort! I hope to make my holiday cinnamon rolls with this.
Jessica says
These definitely are TONS easier!
Ra says
These came out perfect! I did a 15min raise time and backed @375F for 15min worked like a charm.
Mariëlla says
Found this recipe sunday. Today is Thursday and made these 4 times already. Love the fact that it only takes 30 min. Thank you very very much for sharing. Bless u.
Alison says
Mariella, I love this! Thanks so much for sharing, it’s great to hear when you enjoy our recipes!