These Easy Yeast Rolls require only 7 ingredients to make soft, fluffy, homemade golden rolls. Simple, delicious and the perfect side dish for any meal!
Growing up, we always had some style of a bread and butter on the table. Whether it was slices of sourdough, dinner rolls or biscuits...there was always a bread pairing. I needed something fast I could whip up in minutes and have ready for our family meals. This easy yeast rolls recipe are a new go-to!
With a short prep time and rise time, these rolls are ready fast, come out a nice golden color, and disappear quickly.
If you like this easy recipe, be sure to try some of our quick side dishes like Sweet Potato Wedges, Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes and Cheesy Cornbread.
Reader Review: "These were easy and turned out great! A new favorite way to make yeast rolls fast." - Francis
Why You'll Love this Recipe
- Easy to Prepare - After making the dough, you simply shape the rolls and bake them! You'll have rolls ready in under an hour including the bake time.
- Pairs Well with Anything - Offering bread and butter on the table is a simple and quick way to offer a filling addition to any meal. It goes well with anything from chili to meatloaf to salads.
- Short Rise Time - No more dealing with a long rise time and waiting around on your rolls. By using an instant yeast, these only have to sit for 10 minutes before popping them in the oven to bake.
Ingredients
- All-Purpose Flour: To hold the structure of the fluffy rolls.
- Milk: Adds moisture and activates the yeast when warmed up.
- Honey: A natural sweetener for the rolls.
- Instant Yeast: Helps the dough rise quickly.
- Salt: To add flavor and balance the sweetness.
- Butter: Use unsalted for the dough a salted butter for the topping after they've baked.
- Egg: This will help bind all of the ingredients.
Tim's Tip: Set out a stick of butter the day before so it's softened.
How to Make Easy Yeast Rolls
1. Make the Dough: Warm up the milk until it reaches 110°F. Using a mixer and dough hook, beat together (on a low speed) the warm milk, flour, honey, salt, egg, unsalted butter and the instant yeast. After 4 minutes, the dough should start to come off clean from the walls of the bowl. Add small amounts of flour if needed.
2. Shaping Rolls: Use a scale to cut the dough into 12 equal sizes (this was about 2.8 grams each). To shape them, lightly press dough onto your palm and then fold up the sides onto one another to make a ball and pinch together. Then, place the pinched side face down.
3. Prep for Baking: Preheat the oven to 400°F and coat a 12 inch cast iron skillet with butter. Place the dough rolls evenly separated around the skillet. Cover with a damp cloth and allow the dough to rise for 10 minutes on the countertop.
4. Bake: Remove the damp cloth and place the cast iron skillet in the oven uncovered. Bake for 15 minutes (until golden brown). Brush them with melted salted butter and serve warm.
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Storage
Store cooled yeast rolls in an airtight ziplock or container for up to 3 days at room temperature. Placing them in the fridge or freezer will cause them to dry out quickly and is not recommended.
What to Serve with Easy Yeast Rolls
- Butters and Jams - Serve rolls with some local honey, jams or butter. It's a fun way to try new flavors! Try anything from a savory Cowboy Butter to a sweet cinnamon honey butter.
- Soups and Chilis - Rolls are also great for soaking up flavors! Serving with Tomato Basil Soup or Chilis allows for an extra fun dipping factor.
- Main Courses - Don't limit the rolls to just dinner. Serve them with scrambled eggs and bacon for breakfast or for holiday gatherings alongside mashed potatoes, turkey and gravy.
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Recipe
Easy Yeast Rolls
Equipment
- Oven
- 12 Inch Oven Safe Skillet
- Mixer and Dough Hook
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Whole Milk luke warm
- 3 tablespoon Honey
- 1 tablespoon Instant Yeast
- 3 Cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- ¼ Cup Unsalted Butter softened
- 1 Egg
- 2 tablespoon Salted Butter melted for topping
Instructions
- Make the Dough: Warm up the milk until it reaches 110°F. Using a mixer and dough hook, beat together (on a low speed) the warm milk, flour, honey, salt, egg, unsalted butter and the instant yeast. After 4 minutes, the dough should start to come off clean from the walls of the bowl. Add small amounts of flour if needed.
- Shaping Rolls: Use a scale to cut the dough into 12 equal sizes (this was about 2.8 grams each). To shape them, lightly press dough onto your palm and then fold up the sides onto one another to make a ball and pinch together. Then, place the pinched side face down.
- Prep for Baking: Preheat the oven to 400°F and coat a 12 inch cast iron skillet with butter. Place the dough rolls evenly separated around the skillet. Cover with a damp cloth and allow the dough to rise for 10 minutes on the countertop.
- Bake: Remove the damp cloth and place the cast iron skillet in the oven uncovered. Bake for 15 minutes (until golden brown). Brush them with melted salted butter and serve warm.
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FAQs
You can also use water if you'd like to cut out completely. Or, you can substitute the whole milk for skim, 2% or use heavy cream. If using heavy cream, dilute it with water.
1. They may not have had enough time to rise.
2. In order for the yeast to activate, it requires sugar.. So don't skip the sugar!
Follow directions on the Instant Yeast packet to see if it suggests diluting the yeast in warm water first.
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