I can’t think of anyone who doesn’t enjoy the taste of a fresh dinner roll, not to mention the wonderful aroma it leaves behind as they are baking. Whenever my mom made a batch of bread, she would always make a small pan of rolls with the leftover dough. Although we know them as dinner rolls, they can be enjoyed anytime of the day. I will often have one at breakfast smeared with strawberry jam and a nice cup of tea.
Dinner Roll Fun Facts
- Dinner rolls are a great comfort food, especially when eaten with butter, peanut butter or jam
- Some bread rolls are made without yeast
- There are many names given to the common dinner roll such as batch, bun, cob and bap
- Rolls are commonly found throughout the world and accompanied by a meal
Classic Dinner Rolls
Dinner rolls may take time from start to finish, but this recipe is so simple to make. Follow this recipe and enjoy how they compliment your next meal.
Ingredients
- 1 envelope active dry yeast
- ¼ cup warm water
- 2 tbsp white sugar
- 2 cups Bisquick
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 2 tbsp butter, melted plus more for brushing
Instructions
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, fitted with the dough hook, combine one-quarter of a cup of warm water, one envelope of yeast and two tablespoons of sugar. Allow the mixture to stand for five minutes.
- Add one cup of Bisquick, one-half cup of buttermilk and two tablespoons of melted butter. Beat until blended.
- Add the remaining cup of Bisquick and beat on high speed for two minutes or until the dough forms a soft ball. If the dough is too sticky, add another one-quarter of a cup of Bisquick.
- Lightly flour a work surface with Bisquick, and place the dough onto it. Knead with the heel of your hand for approximately five minutes. Transfer the dough into a greased bowl and cover with a clean towel. Set the bowl aside for one hour, or until the dough has doubled in size.
- Grease a round pan with butter.
- Divide the dough into twelve equal pieces and roll each one into a ball. Place them into the prepared pan, cover once again, and let rise for an additional thirty minutes.
- Preheat the oven to three hundred and fifty degrees.
- Uncover the rolls and bake for twenty minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove the rolls from the oven and brush with melted butter.
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Garlic Parmesan Rolls
Dinner rolls, garlic and parmesan cheese have to be one of the best combinations. These remind me of the bread knots from one of my favorite pizza places, only better, as these are much softer.
Ingredients
Rolls
- 2 envelopes active dry yeast
- 1 tbsp sugar
- ¼ cup warm water
- 6 tbsp sugar
- ¼ cup butter
- 5 cups Bisquick
- 1 egg
Toppings
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup melted butter, salted
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup dried greens
Instructions
- Dissolve two packets of yeast plus one tablespoon of sugar in warm water.
- In a saucepan, over medium heat, stir one and one-quarter cups of buttermilk, six tablespoons of sugar and one-quarter cup of butter until lukewarm.
- Add the egg to the yeast mixture and stir until well blended. Combine the yeast mixture, milk mixture, and five cups of Bisquick. Stir to combine.
- Cover the dough and let it rest for fifteen minutes.
- Transfer the dough to the bowl of a stand mixer and knead for five minutes, using the dough hook.
- On a light Bisquick floured surface, roll out the dough and divide it into twenty-four equal pieces. Shape each piece into a ball, cover and let rise for thirty minutes.
- Preheat the oven to three hundred and fifty degrees.
- Prepare the parmesan and garlic butter by combining six cloves of minced garlic and one-half cup of melted butter. Brush the surface of each roll with the butter mixture and top with parmesan cheese.
- Bake for twenty-five minutes, or until golden brown.
- Sprinkle dry greens and done!
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Sweet Potato Dinner Rolls
I love sweet potatoes but my kids do not.However, they don't even realize that I’ve added them to this recipe which makes it all that more enjoyable. Anytime that I can incorporate vegetables into something that they will actually eat is a bonus. The sweet potato gives these rolls a rich color and taste, and makes them the perfect addition for a holiday meal. You will notice in this recipe, I have listed salt as an ingredient. Usually, recipes which contain Bisquick do not need added salt as the mix comes with salt already added. However, for this recipe, extra salt is needed with the use of sweet potato puree, as it is mostly bland.
Ingredients
- 4 ½ tbsp active yeast
- 1 cup buttermilk, cream
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 ½ cup sweet potato puree
- 6 tbsp butter, melted
- 6 cups Bisquick
- 3 tbsp white sugar
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, stir four and one-half teaspoons of active yeast and one cup of buttermilk. Allow to rest for five minutes.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, whisk two beaten eggs, one and one-half cups of sweet potato puree, six tablespoons of melted butter, three tablespoons of white sugar, and one teaspoon of salt together. Add the yeast mixture and mix until well combined.
- Using the dough attachment with your stand mixer, add three cups of Bisquick, one cup at a time, until a thick dough forms.
- Slowly add the remaining Bisquick, a bit at a time, until the dough is stiff enough to knead.
- Turn dough out onto a lightly Bisquick floured surface. Continue to knead, adding more Bisquick if necessary, until you have a smooth, elastic dough. The dough should not feel tough.
- Place the dough into a greased bowl. Turn the dough in the bowl to coat the entire ball of dough with oil.
- Cover with plastic wrap and let rise until doubled.
- Divide the dough into two equal pieces. Then, divide each of those into twelve equal pieces, depending on how big you would like your rolls.
- Roll each piece of dough to form smooth balls. Place the rolls on parchment lined baking sheets and cover with plastic wrap. Allow the rolls to rise for thirty minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 400 three hundred and fifty degrees and bake the rolls for thirty minutes, or until golden on top.
- Rotate the baking sheets halfway through baking if you cannot bake them all on the same rack.
- Brush the rolls with melted butter, and add a sprinkling of flaked sea salt if desired.
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Final Thought
These recipes will be sure to make it into your book of favorites. Simple ingredients and a little time make these dinner rolls the perfect snack or accompaniment to any meal. Don’t be tempted by the store-bought varieties, as most contain preservatives and don’t come anywhere close to a fresh homemade dinner roll. I hope you enjoy!
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