Description
Perfect Old Fashioned Dinner Rolls are the ultimate comfort food, filling your home with the delightful scent of freshly baked bread. These rolls are soft, fluffy, and slightly sweetened with honey, making them a perfect addition to any meal. Ideal for family gatherings or simple weeknight dinners, they can be enjoyed warm with butter or transformed into delicious sandwiches. With just a few pantry staples and straightforward steps, you can create these nostalgic rolls that will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups warm water (100–110°F)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 4 tsp active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup salted butter (room temperature)
- 2 eggs
- 2 1/2 tsp salt
- 7 cups all-purpose flour
- 3–4 tbsp melted butter (for brushing)
Instructions
- 1. Activate the yeast by combining warm water and honey in a mixing bowl. Sprinkle yeast on top and let sit for 5–10 minutes until frothy.
- 2. In a stand mixer bowl, combine melted butter, eggs, and salt. Add the yeast mixture once frothy.
- 3. Gradually mix in flour on low speed until a soft dough forms.
- 4. Knead with a dough hook for 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 5. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let rise in a warm place for about an hour until doubled in size.
- 6. Punch down the dough, divide into equal pieces, shape into balls, and arrange on a greased baking sheet.
- 7. Cover and let rise for another 30 minutes.
- 8. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C), bake rolls for about 15 minutes until golden brown, then brush with melted butter.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg