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Amazing 1-Hour Dinner Rolls

Soft, buttery dinner rolls can be yours in just an hour from start to finish with this easy recipe. Enjoy your rolls by themselves or use them to make sandwiches or sliders!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Proof Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Appetizer, Breakfast, Dinner, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12
Calories: 180kcal
Author: Kitrusy

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F
  • Add ½ cup warm water, 1 tbsp yeast, and 1 tbsp of sugar to a bowl. Stir to dissolve and and set aside for 8-10 minutes to allow the yeast to bloom.
  • In a large bowl, sift together the whole wheat pastry flour, vital wheat gluten, salt, and the remaining 2 tbsp of sugar.
  • In a third bowl, combine the melted butter, egg, milk, oil and the remaining ½ cup of warm water together.
  • Add all the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until a rough dough forms.
  • Turn your dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead constantly for 7-8 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
  • Divide and roll the dough into 12 equally portioned balls and place them into a greased baking dish. Cover with a damp cloth or place inside a plastic bag and set in a warm area to rest for 20-30 minutes.
  • Bake your rolls at 400°F for 12-15 minutes until tops are golden brown.
  • Remove your rolls from the oven and brush the tops with melted butter and bake for an additional 2 minutes for color and even browning.* (See note)
  • Let your rolls cool for 10 minutes before removing them from the baking dish and enjoying. Store any leftovers in a brown paper bag or wrapped in foil and then in a food grade plastic bag in the fridge for up to a week, or freezer for up to three months.

Notes

  • You can brush or spritz the tops of your rolls with a bit of milk or water prior to baking to encourage browning though these rolls will brown without it. Note that brushing with whole milk will give your rolls a slightly shiny finish and add a touch of sweetness to the surface.  

Nutrition

Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 123mg | Potassium: 103mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 82IU | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg