One Hour Dinner Rolls kind of swoop in and save my dinner stress more often than I’d like to admit. Ever had one of those wild days where everything is last minute, your brain’s scrambled eggs, and suddenly the family expects warm, pillowy rolls to magically appear? Oh, me too.
The good news: speedy homemade dinner rolls exist and you really don’t need fancy baking skills to pull off these beauties. Guess what’s even better? Having dinner ideas like this and this savory one pan cheeseburger rice family dinner for those “help, I need food now” moments!
One Hour Dinner Rolls
Homemade Dinner Rolls Ingredients:
Ready for the best part? The ingredients list for these One Hour Dinner Rolls is super chill. You are not running around town for something expensive or fancy. Here is all you’ll need:
- Warm water (not too hot, not cold, let’s call it “shower cozy”)
- A packet of active dry yeast (instant yeast will work too but you gotta watch your timing)
- Granulated sugar
- Salt (nothing too special, just regular table)
- All-purpose flour (bread flour if you’re feeling wild)
- Softened butter (plus extra for brushing, trust me)
- One egg (room temp if you remember, but I’ve straight up forgotten and nothing exploded)
That’s it. Pantry staples, the end. The smell of these baking is… well, I could bottle it.
One Hour Dinner Rolls
Tips For How To Make Dinner Rolls:
Okay, let’s talk real-world advice. Making dinner rolls in an hour feels like cheating, but I promise it’s doable (even with distractions). Warm water is key, because cold water means yeast takes forever and hot water can, weirdly, zap it dead. Been there.
Be gentle but also firm with the dough; it’s like a needy cat, don’t over-handle but don’t totally ignore it, either. Cover your bowl with a towel, not plastic wrap, unless you love sweaty dough. I sit mine near my oven’s vent, ’cause warmth speeds up the fluffiness.
Don’t panic if your dough seems too sticky—add flour by the tablespoon, slooowly. Shape rolls with buttery hands, it’s less sticky! Oh, and brushing butter after baking? Basically non-negotiable for that “restaurant” look.
Honestly, the more you make them, the easier it gets. First round might look lopsided. Who cares?
“My husband devoured six of these before dinner even started. I had to act fast if I wanted leftovers!” – Jessica, real-life weekday chaos survivor
One Hour Dinner Rolls
Possible Recipe Variations:
You can jazz up these One Hour Dinner Rolls a bunch of fun ways, depending what you like (or what you have hiding in the pantry). Sometimes I add a handful of shredded cheese right into the dough for that melty swirl action. Fresh herbs? Completely transforms the flavor. A little garlic powder, maybe some cracked black pepper—heck yes.
If you want your rolls a bit sweet, toss in a couple teaspoons of honey instead of sugar. I’ve sprinkled sesame seeds or poppyseeds on top, brushed an egg wash if I’m feeling classy, or stuffed them with bits of ham and cheese for a surprise middle. Not to be dramatic, but there’s no limit.
Best part? The base recipe is forgiving. Try everything bagel seasoning for brunch—kids think you’ve done wizardry.
One Hour Dinner Rolls
How to Make Dinner Rolls in just 1 Hour:
Sounds wild, right? Here’s the scoop, step by step——don’t overthink it. Get your warm water in a big bowl. Sprinkle the yeast and sugar on top, let it sit until bubbly (about 5 min, looks like a magic swamp). Stir in the salt, butter, egg, and half the flour. Mix until it’s all sticky.
Slowly add more flour and mix with your hands, or a mixer with a dough hook if you’re fancy, until it’s soft and slightly tacky. Don’t go flour-crazy. Knead for a couple of minutes in the bowl. Cover, set aside in a warm spot—15 minutes for a quick rise.
Shape into golf balls, set in a greased pan, cover, let them puff for 20 minutes (they double, promise). Bake at 375°F for 15-18 minutes. Brush with more butter while still piping hot—do not skip. Eat at least one immediately, you earned it.
One Hour Dinner Rolls
Helpful Tips for the Best Soft Dinner Rolls
Let’s keep this simple, with quick-fire tips because, let’s face it, attention spans are shaky by dinnertime.
- Use softened (not melted) butter for mixing, and a nice heavy brush of melted butter right after baking—makes them extra dreamy.
- If rolls are over-browning, cover loosely with foil for the last few minutes.
- These are killer as sliders, or dipped in soup, or honestly, just plain and hot with a bit of jam.
- Rolls freeze shockingly well. Just heat in a low oven to revive.
One Hour Dinner Rolls
That’s my real-life take on One Hour Dinner Rolls—fast, fairly foolproof, and way tastier than store bought. Wanna see more bread magic? Try these garlic butter bread rolls sometime. You’ll get why I never buy bakery rolls anymore.
Wrapping it all up so you remember (and honestly, so I don’t get emails at 2am):
Seriously, anyone can pull one hour dinner rolls out of the oven and feel like a dinner legend. They’re my no-fuss fallback for when company shows up, or my schedule explodes, or I just want something warm and homemade with soup.
And for the skeptics—don’t take my word for it—check those reviews on 1-Hour Soft and Buttery Dinner Rolls – Gimme Some Oven or mix it up with another hot-from-the-oven favorite and peek at these fluffy, make-ahead breakfast rolls for morning inspiration. Real food, real fast—that’s how we do it ’round here.
One Hour Dinner Rolls
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One Hour Dinner Rolls
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 33 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
Quick and easy homemade dinner rolls that are warm, pillowy, and ready in just one hour.
Ingredients
- 1 cup warm water
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3–4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup softened butter (plus extra for brushing)
- 1 egg (room temperature)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until bubbly.
- Stir in salt, butter, egg, and half the flour. Mix until sticky.
- Gradually add more flour until dough is soft and slightly tacky. Knead for a couple of minutes.
- Cover the bowl and let sit in a warm place for 15 minutes to rise.
- Shape dough into golf balls and place in a greased pan. Cover and let puff for 20 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake rolls for 15-18 minutes until golden.
- Brush with melted butter while still hot and serve immediately.
Notes
Use softened butter for mixing and brush hot rolls with more melted butter for extra flavor. Rolls freeze well; reheat in a low oven.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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