Easy Yeast Rolls for Beginners
This is an old fashioned beginner friendly recipe for the easiest fluffiest dinner rolls that you'll want to eat with everything. Perfect for Thanksgiving dinner, these rolls are sure to impress! Plus an easy substitution makes these delicious rolls egg and dairy free and vegan friendly.
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 1/8 cup warm water
- 1/3 cup oil
- 1 egg
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3 1/2 cups all purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400° and grease a 9x13 pan.
- Mix yeast, sugar and warm water into a bowl and cover with a clean towel for 10 minutes to activate the yeast.
- After 10 minutes the yeast and sugar mixture should be nice and foamy. Add egg, salt, and oil and mix well. The dough will still be a bit sticky.
- Begin adding flour to the mix, one half of a cup at a time.
- Once the dough is mixed divide into 12 equal size rolls. Shape and place into a greased 9x 13 pan.
- Cover the rolls and be sure to place in a warm spot to raise for ten more minutes.
- Once the rolls have doubled, lower the oven temperature to 350° and bake for ten minutes.
- Once the rolls are lightly golden on top, remove and brush the top with butter of choice.
- Best served warm. Keep stored in a cool dry place for up to one week.
Notes
You can freeze these yeast rolls after they've been shaped. Simply place them uncovered in the freezer for 15 minutes then seal in a freezer bag for future use. Thaw them on your counter until doubled, and they'll be ready to bake. Usually about 2 hours.