Classic White Dinner Rolls Recipe

Elevate your dinner table with these fluffy, melt-in-your-mouth Classic White Dinner Rolls! This unique recipe from King Arthur Flour uses a pie pan for perfectly sized rolls, resulting in a beautiful golden-brown crust and a soft, airy interior. Easily adaptable – try substituting oil for butter or wheat flour for white flour. Includes both conventional oven and bread machine instructions for ultimate convenience.

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 110 mins
Calories 109.9 kcal
Protein 5g
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Ingredients for Classic White Dinner Rolls

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How to Make Classic White Dinner Rolls

  1. In a large bowl, combine 1 cup warm water (105-115°F), 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast, and 1 tablespoon granulated sugar. Let stand for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Add 1 large egg, ¼ cup melted unsalted butter (or oil), and 1 teaspoon salt to the yeast mixture. Whisk to combine.
  3. Gradually add 3 cups all-purpose flour (or 3 cups whole wheat flour), mixing until a shaggy dough forms.
  4. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes, until smooth and elastic. (If using a stand mixer, knead with the dough hook attachment for 5-7 minutes).
  5. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turning to coat. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
  6. Punch down the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces.
  7. Shape each piece into a ball and place them in a 9-inch pie pan, leaving a little space between each roll.
  8. Cover the rolls loosely with plastic wrap and let rise for another 30-45 minutes, or until almost doubled in size.
  9. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  10. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
  11. Let cool in the pan for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

8g

Fat

7g

Carbs

6g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Classic White Dinner Rolls?

Classic White Dinner Rolls takes about 140 minutes from start to finish — roughly 30 minutes to prepare and 110 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Classic White Dinner Rolls?

Classic White Dinner Rolls has approximately 109.9 calories per serving, with about 5 g protein, 6 g carbohydrates and 3 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Classic White Dinner Rolls?

The key ingredients for Classic White Dinner Rolls are All Purpose Flour, Active Dry Yeast, Sugar, Salt, Milk, Water. See the full list with measurements above.

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