There’s nothing quite like the smell of freshly baked dinner rolls—warm, buttery, and straight from the oven. This soft and fluffy dinner rolls recipe is made from scratch using simple pantry staples, and it delivers perfectly golden, pillowy rolls every single time. Whether you’re planning a holiday meal, a family gathering, or just want a comforting side for your dinner table, these rolls are guaranteed to impress.
Why You’ll Love These Dinner Rolls:
✔️ Soft, fluffy texture with a golden crust
✔️ Buttery and lightly sweetened flavor
✔️ Simple ingredients, easy-to-follow steps
✔️ Perfect for holidays, weeknights, and everything in between
From special occasions to everyday meals, this is the go-to roll recipe you’ll come back to again and again. Let’s get baking!
What You’ll Need
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp active-dry yeast*
- 3 1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- extra melted butter, for brushing
Equipment I Used
How to Make It
Prep the Oven and Baking Dish
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and set aside.
Make the Liquid Base
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the water, melted butter, milk, and honey. Warm the mixture until it reaches 110°F—warm to the touch, not hot.
Activate the Yeast
Transfer the warm mixture to the bowl of a stand mixer. Sprinkle the active dry yeast on top and stir lightly with a fork. Let sit for 5 minutes, or until the yeast becomes foamy.
Mix the Dough
Add 3½ cups of all-purpose flour and the salt to the bowl. Using the dough hook attachment, mix on medium-low speed until the dough starts to come together.
If the dough is still sticking to the sides of the bowl, add up to ½ cup more flour, ¼ cup at a time, until it pulls away and is only slightly sticky. Continue kneading for 4–5 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic. Shape the dough into a ball and place it into a greased bowl, turning once to coat.
First Rise
Cover the bowl with a damp towel or plastic wrap. Let the dough rise in a warm spot for 15 minutes.
Shape the Rolls
Gently punch down the dough and divide it into 15 equal-sized pieces. Shape each into a ball and place them evenly spaced in the prepared baking dish.
Second Rise
Cover the rolls with a damp towel and let them rise again for 15 minutes, or until puffy.
Bake
Brush the tops with melted butter. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until the rolls are lightly golden and baked through.
Final Touch
Remove from oven and place the pan on a cooling rack. Immediately brush the rolls with more melted butter for an irresistible finish. Serve warm and enjoy!
These Soft & Fluffy Dinner Rolls are the kind of recipe that turns a simple meal into something special. With their golden tops, pillowy centers, and buttery flavor, they’re perfect for everything from holiday feasts to everyday dinners.
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Soft & Fluffy Dinner Rolls Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp active-dry yeast*
- 3 1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- extra melted butter, for brushing
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and set aside.
- Prepare the liquid mixture: In a saucepan, combine water, melted butter, milk, and honey. Warm over medium heat until it reaches 110°F (warm to the touch, not hot).
- Activate the yeast: Pour the warm mixture into the bowl of a stand mixer. Sprinkle the yeast on top, stir lightly with a fork, and let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
- Mix the dough: Add 3½ cups flour and the salt. Using the dough hook, mix on medium-low speed until combined. If the dough sticks to the bowl, add more flour ¼ cup at a time until it pulls away and is only slightly sticky.
- Knead the dough: Continue mixing for 4–5 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic. Shape into a ball and transfer to a greased bowl, turning once to coat.
- First rise: Cover the bowl with a damp towel or plastic wrap. Let rise in a warm place for 15 minutes.
- Shape the rolls: Punch down the dough and divide into 15 equal pieces. Shape into balls and place evenly in the greased baking dish.
- Second rise: Cover the dish and let the rolls rise again for 15 minutes until puffy.
- Bake: Brush the tops with melted butter. Bake for 15 minutes or until the rolls are lightly golden and cooked through.
- Finish & serve: Transfer the pan to a cooling rack. Brush the rolls with more melted butter and serve warm.
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