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Classic Dinner Rolls - In less than 1 hour! | The Chunky Chef | Everything you love about the soft, pillowy, classic dinner rolls from scratch, but made in SO much less time. Less than 1 hour is all you need!
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Classic Dinner Rolls - In less than 1 hour

Everything you love about the soft, pillowy, classic dinner rolls from scratch, but made in SO much less time. Less than 1 hour is all you need!
Prep Time27 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time39 minutes
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 rolls
Author: The Chunky Chef

Ingredients

  • 1 cup + 2 Tbsp warm water
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil one third
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 Tbsp dry active yeast this is between 2 and 3 packets
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 egg
  • 3 1/2 cup bread flour (all purpose works as well for a heavier, denser roll)

Instructions

  • In your mixer bowl combine the water, oil, yeast, and sugar and allow it to rest for 15 minutes.
  • Using your dough hook attachment, slowly mix in the salt, egg and flour.
  • Knead with hook until will incorporated and dough is soft and smooth (about 2-3 minutes)
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Form dough into a round, cut in half, and cut each half into 6 pieces... giving you 12 pieces. Shape into 12 balls and then place in a greased 13x9 pan and allow to rest for 10 minutes.
  • Bake in oven for 12-15 minutes, until golden brown. Brush baked rolls with melted butter if desired.

Notes

** optional add-ins: a drizzle of honey, sprinkle of cheese, or a sprinkle of dried herbs and garlic powder
** Recipe from Your Homebased Mom