1-Hour Dinner Rolls

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Make soft fluffy Dinner Rolls from scratch in 1-hour. This is a quick and easy fail-proof recipe for bakers of all levels.

platter full of dinner rolls

These delicious Dinner Rolls could not be easier. I’m using my Master Sweet Roll Dough to make them. The dough is rich and stretchy making it perfect for quick breads like this. I use this dough to make Cinnamon Rolls and Honey Buns. The master dough comes together within 15-20 minutes and uses quick or instant yeast so it will rise quickly. But the real secret to dinner rolls in 1-hour is that the dough is risen only once before baking and uses my fail-proof quick rise method.

Dinner rolls equipment and ingredients

rising sweet roll dough

Sweet Roll Dough
Butter
Water

8×8 baking dish
9×13 or larger baking dish

Make the MasterSweet Roll Dough recipe found HERE and follow the instruction below. Once the dough is made, pre-heat the oven to 250 degrees. Fill the 8×8 baking dish with hot water and place it onto the bottom floor of the oven for moisture. Once the temperature is achieved, turn off the oven.

Instructions

shaping sweet roll dough

While the oven is preheating, roll the dough into 12 uniformed balls if using half recipe or 24 if using the full recipe and arrange them in a baking dish. Cover the dish with a damp towel and place it into the warm, off oven on the middle rack for 20-25 minutes to double in size.

baked rolls

After the dough has risen, remove it from the oven and brush the rolls with melted butter. Turn the oven 350-degrees and return the rolls to bake 22-25 minutes; no need to pre-heat the oven at this point.

brushing butter on dinner rolls

The internal temperature should read 190 degrees when done. Remove the rolls and brush with more melted butter. 

How to freeze quick dinner rolls

rolled sweet roll dough

This dough can be made in advance and used as needed. It freezes and bakes just as well as fresh dough.
To freeze for later use: evenly divide the dough into uniformed balls. Arrange them on a wax paper-lined baking sheet. Cover the dough loosely with another sheet of wax paper and freeze for a half-hour. Store the individual dough balls in a wax paper-lined freezer-safe bag. 
To thaw and heat: place the roll in a baking dish covered with plastic wrap. It may take 3-4 hours for them to thaw and rise. Follow the baking directions above. 

Holiday recipes ideas

1 hour dinner rolls on a plate

Warm buttery dinner rolls are perfect for any dinner or holiday menu. Serve these rolls in with the perfect spread of Herb-Roasted ChickenBacon Parmesan Cornbread Stuffing, and Smoked Turkey Collard Greens.

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1-Hour Dinner Rolls

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Make soft fluffy Dinner Rolls from scratch in 1-hour. This is a quick and easy fail-proof recipe for bakers of all levels.
Prep Time:25 mins
Cook Time:25 mins
Total Time:50 mins

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Once the dough is made, pre-heat the oven to 250 degrees. Place a pan of hot water onto the bottom floor of the oven for moisture. Once the temperature is achieved, turn off the oven.
  • Roll the dough into 24 uniform balls (12 for half recipe) and arrange them in a baking dish. Cover the baking dish with a damp towel and place it into the oven on the middle rack for 20-22 minutes to double in size.
  • After the dough has risen, remove it from the oven and brush the rolls with melted butter. Turn the oven to 350-degrees and return the rolls to bake for 22-25 minutes; no need to pre-heat the oven at this point. The internal temperature should read 190 degrees when done. Remove the rolls and brush with more melted butter.

Nutrition

Calories: 135kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 182mg | Potassium: 49mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Iron: 1mg
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bread, rolls
Servings: 24
Calories: 135kcal
Author: Ty

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