Quick & Easy Homemade Yeast Rolls for Any Meal

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Quick & Easy Homemade Yeast Rolls for Any Meal

These easy homemade yeast rolls are a staple at Sunday suppers, holiday meals, and community potlucks. They’re impressive enough for special gatherings, yet easy enough for a weeknight dinner. With their golden-brown tops, tender pull-apart texture, and that classic buttery yeast roll flavor we all love, this is a recipe you’ll want to keep in your homestead kitchen binder.

Prep Time10

Cook Time12

rising time1

Total Time1 22

Course: bread

Cuisine: American

Keyword: bakery recipe, baking tips, bread recipe, bread rolls, dinner rolls, yeast rolls

Servings: rolls

Calories: 116kcal

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Equipment

cast iron skillet

Cake Pan 9 X 13

Ingredients

4–5 Cups All-Purpose Flour
2 Tablespoons Instant Yeast rapid rise
1/3 Cup Granulated Sugar or Honey
1 Teaspoon Salt
1 ½ Cups Whole Milk warmed to 110°F
5 Tablespoons Butter melted
1 Large Egg room temperature
2 Tablespoons Butter Melted for brushing
Optional: egg wash for a shiny top just before baking

Instructions

Mix the Dough. In a large mixing bowl, combine 3 cups of the flour, yeast, sugar (or honey), salt, warm milk, melted butter, and the egg.
4–5 Cups All-Purpose Flour, 2 Tablespoons Instant Yeast, 1/3 Cup Granulated Sugar, 1 Teaspoon Salt, 1 ½ Cups Whole Milk, 5 Tablespoons Butter, 1 Large Egg
Attach the dough hook to your stand mixer and mix on low speed until the flour is incorporated, scraping the sides of the bowl as needed.
Increase to medium speed and mix for 2 minutes.
Add another ½ cup of flour, blend, and repeat with another ½ cup. Continue mixing until a soft dough forms and pulls away from the bottom of the bowl. If too sticky, add a few tablespoons more flour.
First Rise. Place the dough into a lightly oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel, and set in a warm area to rise for about 30 minutes.
Shape the Rolls. Punch down the dough and divide dough into 24 dough balls. Place in a prepared pan, baking sheet, or baking dish, leaving a little space between each ball. Cover and let rise again for 30–45 minutes (second rise).
Bake. Brush rolls with egg wash if you want a shiny finish.
Optional: egg wash for a shiny top just before baking
Bake at 375°F for 12–15 minutes on the center oven rack, or until beautifully golden brown. Rolls should sound hollow when tapped.
Brush with melted butter while warm and serve immediately.
2 Tablespoons Butter

Notes

Tips for Beginner Bakers

Making bread on the homestead is a life skill worth mastering. Here are a few helpful tips.

Warm liquids help yeast activate. Aim for 105–110°F.
Add flour gradually; too much flour makes dense rolls.
Knead until dough is a smooth ball. Either by hand or mixer.
Allow time for both rises; a warm environment helps.
For pull-apart rolls, place dough balls touching in the pan.

Troubleshooting (Common Real-Life Baking Issues)

Dense rolls → too much flour or rushed rise time
Sticky dough → add a little flour at a time
Rolls spread → dough balls weren’t tight enough or pan too large
Uneven browning → adjust oven rack to the middle

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