Fluffy Homemade Dinner Rolls
These dinner rolls are the perfect soft and fluffy bread to accompany any meal, whether it's a casual dinner or a special holiday gathering!
Ingredients
- 1 cup hot water about 110 degrees
- 2 Tbsp sugar
- 2 1/2 tsp yeast
- 3 cups flour
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine hot water, sugar, and yeast. Stir and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- In a large bowl, mix 2 cups of flour and salt. Add vegetable oil and the yeast mixture. Stir to combine.
- Gradually add the remaining cup of flour and knead until dough is smooth and elastic, about 7-10 minutes by hand or 5 minutes in a mixer.
- Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough and divide it into 12 equal pieces. Shape each into a ball and place them on a greased baking sheet.
- Cover the rolls with a towel and let them rise for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the rolls for 12-15 minutes until golden brown on top.
- Let the rolls cool slightly before serving warm.
Notes
- Store: Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- Freeze: Freeze baked rolls for up to 3 months or freeze shaped dough for 2-3 months.
- Size: Typically rolls are between 1.5 - 2 ounces. I make mine at 1.5 ounces and get 18 rolls out of the recipe.