Is there anything more glorious than a soft, fresh dinner roll slathered in garlicky-oregano butter? I think not. And I know that baking your own bread rolls might seem like a mission to many people but honestly, these easy dinner rolls come together in no time at all and they are SO worth it. I use my stand mixer to make the dough from scratch which comes in especially handy when you’re in a hurry but you can definitely knead the dough by hand if you wanted to. These homemade dinner rolls are so soft and fluffy on the inside and the flavor is just perfection and they are so moreish. I challenge you to only have one. These are the perfect side dish to pretty much anything. A big bowl of warming chili, soups, stews or with a bowl of pasta with enough sauce to mop up with the pillowy bread. Yum!
How do you make soft dinner rolls?
For soft dinner rolls I use all purpose or cake flour which is a much softer flour than bread flour and will result in fluffy, soft dinner rolls. Make sure you knead the bread dough well to ensure the gluten is properly stretched and worked which will also result in a much softer bread roll.
How do you make dinner rolls from scratch?
Using a simple bread recipe makes dinner rolls a breeze to make from scratch. Start by combining all purpose/cake flour and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer. In a separate jug, combine the luke warm water (you want the water to be warm enough to activate the yeast but not so hot that it kills it. If you put your finger in the water, it should feel almost like nothing. This is called “blood temperature”), dried yeast and sugar and allow to stand for a few minutes until the yeast becomes frothy. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and mix with the dough hook until combined then allow to knead for 2-3 minutes until the dough is smooth. The dough will be slightly sticky but that is exactly how you want it. Form rolls by breaking off small handfuls of the dough and rolling between your hands. Place in a baking dish lined with parchment paper then allow to rise for 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 180ºC/350ºF. Bake the dinner rolls until golden brown then brush with the garlic-oregano butter as soon as they come out of the oven.
Can you freeze dinner roll dough?
Yes, you can freeze bread dough. Make the dough and place in a freezer bag (Ziploc bag) then freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw the dough at room temperature. Allow to rise for 1 hour before forming and baking the dinner rolls.
What do you eat with dinner rolls?
