1-hour rolls are the perfect solution for making fresh bread in a pinch! This easy and delicious roll recipe will become your new favorite, just in time for the holidays! Homemade bread is a necessity for all of your holiday dinners! Want something sweet? Try my amazing Hawaiian sweet rolls. Savory? Pretzel rolls! And for that perfect in-between buttery goodness, go for my perfect dinner rolls!
Easy and Delicious One Hour Roll Recipe
This time of year has so much going on. Preparing Thanksgiving is a feat in itself. Making tasty rolls to go with your dinner shouldn’t have to be! These 1-hour rolls are the solution for that tasty homemade flavor without all the prep time! Honestly, this recipe has been pretty life-changing. I love the flavor and texture of homemade rolls but it can get pretty time-consuming. Good news! With just a little rapid-rise yeast and simple ingredients, you can recreate the soft, buttery texture of fresh rolls with just 40 minutes of prep time! This is a great place to start for easing into the world of baking bread. Getting the perfect dough and working with yeast can sometimes be a bit tricky! This 1-hour roll recipe takes the guesswork and long proofing times away with the use of rapid-rise yeast and just a few simple instructions. You’re going to love how they turn out! 1-hour rolls are soft and buttery with the perfect chew. Perfect for any dinner, dipping in some tomato soup, or even for enjoying with a little honey butter or jam.
What You Need for 1-Hour Rolls
No grocery trip is required here! 1-hour rolls are amazing because they use super simple ingredients. With just a few staples like butter, milk, and all-purpose flour, you’ll create something tastier than anything you can get from the store! All individual measurements are in the printable recipe card below.
All-Purpose Flour: All-purpose flour works great for achieving that light, fluffy bread texture.Granulated Sugar: Needed for activating your yeast!Rapid Rise Yeast: Be doubly sure you’ve got rapid rise yeast and not active dry yeast. This will change the conditions necessary to make your dough.Salt: Salt is added to enhance the rolls’ overall flavor.Milk: Milk is a vital part of your dough and makes your rolls more tender. You can use any kind of milk here! Even dairy-free options like oat, almond, cashew milk, etc.Unsalted Butter: Added to dough for a rich flavor and soft texture. Additionally, butter is needed to melt and brush on top! This gives your rolls that bakery worthy shine.
How to Make Your Rolls
The steps to make these 1-hour rolls are really straightforward. You’ll have hot, buttery rolls fresh from the oven in no time! It’s the perfect recipe whether it’s your first time making them or you’re a seasoned cook! Honestly, all they need from you is a little love. The simple ingredients will do the rest!
Preparing Dough
Baking
Watch Temperatures: You’ve got to make sure the temperature of your milk isn’t too high when adding it to your yeast mixture. The sweet spot is about 100 degrees Fahrenheit. If you add liquids that are too hot, they will kill your yeast and you’ll have to start the whole process over. Lemon Juice: Yeast grows best in a slightly acidic environment. Adding a few drops of lemon juice can help it rise!Adding Flavors: These rolls are a blank canvas you can add your favorite flavors to! I love adding fresh herbs and some of my Italian seasoning to the dough for an aromatic finish. You could also add a teaspoon of garlic powder or grated cheddar for a cheesy variety. For a sweeter variety of this recipe, add honey or pineapple juice!Other Uses: Besides being an amazing dinner side, these yummy rolls make a great foundation for sliders and sandwiches!
At Room Temperature: These rolls will keep for up to 5 days. I like to store them in a large bowl covered with plastic wrap to keep them from drying out quickly.Making Ahead: Worried about Thanksgiving prep being too hectic? You can make these rolls in advance! After you have shaped your rolls and placed them on your baking sheet, wrap tightly and store in the refrigerator. You can keep them there for up to 2 days. Allow to come to room temperature before baking.
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All nutritional information is based on third party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe and nutritional value will vary depending on the brands you use, measuring methods and portion sizes per household.
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