These homemade rolls are a favorite of my entire family and have been passed down for generations. My mom made these homemade rolls as far back as I can remember on Sundays and special occasions. Every holiday, you can bet that a basket of these incredible homemade rolls has been passed around the table. Always, the rolls were one of the first things to get devoured. You are lucky if there are some leftover for turkey sandwiches the next day!
Ingredients for Pesto Rolls
Mom’s always know how to bake the best dinner rolls. Now, you will love how easily these ingredients come together. Although, these homemade rolls take time to rise, you will appreciate them when they come out of the oven. Bake within the day and enjoy perfectly golden brown rolls!
Yeast – Active dry yeast is best for quick and easy rolls. Sugar – Yeast thrives on sugar and water. This is just what you need to help activate the yeast. Water – Warm water helps aid in the yeast mixture. Milk – Scalded warm milk to be specific. It will need to be hot by heating it in the microwave or on the stovetop. Butter – Salted or unsalted butter will work for this recipe. I softened the butter ahead of time, setting it out on the counter until it was room temperature. Salt – Add in salt in order for the dough to rise. Sugar – It may sound crazy to add in more sugar for the dough, but this will add a sweet flavor you will want. Eggs – Large eggs are best for this easy dinner roll recipe. Flour – This will bind the bread together. Add one cup at a time into the mixing bowl. When ready to knead the dough, create a floured work surface with extra flour.
Turn Homemade Rolls into Pesto Rolls
While I love these homemade rolls as they are, I sometimes like to change them up a bit to go with themed dinners. Typically, one of my favorite ways to flavor these rolls is to make them into pesto rolls—they are fantastic with Italian dinners! I’ve included how you can use this same dough recipe for a pesto roll in the directions below.
Tips for Perfect Rolls
If making homemade dinner rolls intimidates you, don’t let it! As I’ve made this recipe dozens of times, I’m including some of the tips and tricks you can use to create the perfect homemade rolls:
The recipe can be easily doubled or halved if you need a different quantity. Use all-purpose flour for the best results. Also, leave the flour out to use when kneading the dough, using a lightly floured surface on your countertop or table. The milk will need to be scalded in this homemade rolls recipe. The easiest way to do it is to microwave your milk for about three minutes.For a quicker rise, place the bread dough in a warm place. This will help raise the dough. If using a bowl of a stand mixer, use a dough hook attachment when mixing the wet and dry ingredients together. 8-10 cups of all-purpose flour are needed for this roll. So, start with eight cups, then check the consistency before determining if you need to add any more. The dough should be sticky, like elastic, yet easily pull away from the sides of the bowl.
Frequently Asked Questions
Spreads for the Homemade Rolls
One of my favorite methods is to make a batch and use them with homemade spreads. These work great alongside the homemade rolls for dinner, breakfast, or any other meal. Here are some excellent spreads to make with these homemade rolls:
Fresh Strawberry Jam
Homemade Honey Butter
Herbed Butter
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