Quick Soft Dinner Rolls for Busy Weeknights

There is something steady about warm dinner rolls on a weeknight. Not fancy. Not complicated. Just soft bread that makes soup feel like a full dinner and turns leftovers into something everyone actually eats. These rolls are built for families who want homemade without the four-hour commitment. They come together with pantry staples and a shorter rise, making them realistic even on a Tuesday. Make a batch once, and you’ll find yourself using them for sliders, breakfast sandwiches, or simply tearing and dipping. This is the kind of repeatable recipe that lowers dinner stress instead of adding to it.

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup warm milk
• 3 tablespoons melted butter
• 1 large egg

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, mix warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit 5 minutes.
2. Stir in melted butter, egg, and salt.
3. Gradually add flour and mix until dough forms.
4. Knead for 5 minutes until smooth.
5. Cover and let rise 30 minutes.
6. Divide into 12 balls and place in greased baking dish.
7. Bake at 375°F for 15–18 minutes until golden.

Notes

Brush with melted butter after baking. Store in airtight container up to 3 days.

Prep: 20 min | Cook: 18 min | Servings: 12