Life-Changing No-Knead Dinner Rolls for Supper

a reliable Life-Changing No-Knead Dinner Rolls are incredibly straightforward – no stand mixer, no hand mixer, and no kneading required!

These rolls rise high with soft, fluffy centers and crisp edges. Yes, they really are life-changing!

If you’ve never made from-scratch rolls before, I’ll guide you through each step with all the tips and tricks I’ve learned over the years.

Why You Need This Dinner Roll Recipe!

These are the best dinner rolls! They’re big, soft, buttery, and taste amazing fresh from the oven with some honey or apple butter or jam!

Besides tasting incredible, they’re also super straightforward to make. This No-Knead Bread recipe is a favorite at my house because it’s so simple, and I wanted the same in a roll.

Here’s why these rolls are magic:

• Only 7 ingredients
• No mixer needed
• Mixed by hand with a spatula
• No kneading required
• Make ahead or can be ready same-day

I can’t wait to hear what you think!

How To Make Dinner Rolls

1. Proof the yeast: Mix warm water with yeast and honey, and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until it gets foamy.
2. Mix ingredients: Whisk melted butter, eggs, and honey. In a large bowl, combine flour and salt, then add the butter and egg mixture. Stir with a spatula until a thick, rough dough forms—no kneading required!
3. Let the dough rise: Cover dough and let it rise in a warm spot for 1½ to 2 hours, or until it doubles in size.
4. Shape the rolls: Once risen, shape the dough into a rectangle and cut it into 12 pieces. Roll each piece into a ball and place in a greased 9×13-inch pan. Let them rise again for 30-45 minutes.
5. Bake: Heat the oven to 350°F. Bake until the edges turn golden, then brush with melted butter. Enjoy warm!

Quick Tip

Why do they call it ‘proofing’ the yeast? Just think about it: Yeast that doesn’t rise won’t make good bread. So, when you put the water, honey, and yeast together, you’re proving that it’s all fresh. And that’s proof!

Tips for reliable Dinner Rolls

• Foamy yeast: If your yeast doesn’t get foamy, it could be old, or the water might be too hot. Start over to avoid flat rolls.
• Speed up rising: To help the dough rise faster, place it somewhere warm, like near a low-heat fireplace or in an oven warmed to 170°F and then turned off.
• Best rise temperature: The dough rises best at 70°F. Too hot can kill the yeast, and too cold will slow it down.
• Shape easily: To shape the rolls, pull the dough from the top to the bottom and pinch underneath to make smooth, round rolls.

Variations

These rolls have a light sweetness from the honey, and with jam, they’re evenly sweet! For a sweet soft dinner roll, add a few tablespoons white sugar to the flour mixture.

What To Serve With Dinner Rolls

These soft dinner rolls are reliable for dunking or sopping up sauces!

• Pair them with hearty meals like Shepherd’s Pie, slow cooker Roast, or Spaghetti Bolognese.
• They’re also great for dipping in soups like Broccoli Cheddar Soup, Creamy Vegetable Soup, or Tortellini Soup.
• These are reliable for holiday dinners like Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas!

Storing Dinner Rolls

These rolls are best the same day they’re made.

Let them cool completely on a rack for about an hour before storing. Wrap in an airtight bag at room temp (don’t refrigerate or they’ll go stale).

• Freezing: Cool, wrap individually in foil, and place in an airtight bag.
• Thawing: Leave out overnight, then warm in foil for 10 minutes at 300°F. Serve warm.

Note: Rolls will lose some texture and flavor after freezing or on the second day.

Quick Tip

Since this is a slightly different dinner roll recipe, it’s a good idea to watch the quick video tutorial and read through the recipe before getting started!

More straightforward Bread Recipes

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• Focaccia no kneading
• Herb Bread overnight, artisan-style bread
• French Bread with a crusty exterior and soft, chewy interior
• straightforward Cinnamon Roll Recipe no kneading

Ingredients

• 5 tablespoons unsalted butter (divided)
• 3 teaspoons instant yeast (or active dry, see note 1)
• 3 tablespoons honey (divided)
• 1-1/2 cups water (warm (110℉))
• 2 large eggs
• 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour (plus more for shaping rolls)
• 2 teaspoons salt

Method

1. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt 4 tablespoons of butter. keep nearby to cool to room temperature.
2. In a medium bowl, combine yeast, 1 tablespoon honey, and the warm water (see note 2). Whisk and let sit 5 minutes or until the mixture looks creamy/foamy. If not, the yeast may be inactive, or the water was too hot, and you’ll need to start over.
3. In the melted butter bowl, add the remaining 2 tablespoons honey and the eggs. Whisk until smooth.
4. In a large bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Create a well in the center. Pour in the butter mixture and yeast mixture. Stir with a strong rubber spatula until a thick, shaggy dough forms, with no dry streaks of flour. Cover with plastic wrap.
5. First Rise:
6. Shape Rolls: Generously spray a 9×13-inch pan with cooking spray.
7. Second Rise: Let the rolls rise for 20–30 minutes (up to 45 minutes) or until nearly doubled in size.
8. Heat oven to 350°F. Once the rolls have risen, remove the plastic wrap and bake for 45–50 minutes until the edges turn golden brown and hollow-sounding when tapped. Brush the tops with the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter.
9. Let the rolls cool slightly before serving.