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    Small Batch Dinner Rolls

    Published: Jun 22, 2022 · Modified: Jun 22, 2022 by Daniela Apostol · This post may contain affiliate links · 8 Comments

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    Small Batch Dinner Rolls made from scratch, so soft, fluffy and easy to make at home with just a few simple ingredients. These bread rolls are the best you can get, they are so light and pillowy, you won't believe you've made them with so little effort and preparation. It might be a small batch, but it is so delicious!

    Half of a dinner roll on top of other dinner rolls

    Bread, the one food we all take for granted, don't we? It comes in countless shapes and sizes, but it's a staple food throughout the world, and it has been so from the beginning of times, at least as far as the recorded history is concerned.

    Although nowadays it is preached that wholegrain stuff is better, healthier, wiser to consume, and l don't say no to that, let's face it, white bread will always be the most popular choice.

    When it comes to cooked food, we might choose to eat some dishes without bread, but some are still delicious with a nice slice of bread, or a perfectly fluffy roll. Soups, for example, either cream soups or hearty ones, they all go so well with bread. Throw some butter on it, and you have the ultimate comfort food no matter the season.

    Sweet old days when our grandmas used to bake bread daily to feed the whole family. We might not bake it as often now, since it's so convenient to go get it from a shop, but you can only get the real deal when you make it yourself. And that is a treat indeed!

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    A white plate with bread rolls

    How to make a small batch of dinner rolls

    Making bread seems like a super difficult task, but in fact it's easier than baking cakes that require countless ingredients and lots of preparation. These rolls are out of the oven in about 15-20 minutes, all you need to do is leave them to proof for about 2 hours, otherwise the texture won't be as fluffy, but too dense.

    • in a bowl, add the warm milk, yeast, a tablespoon of flour, and one of sugar
    • give it a good stir, and set aside for 10-15 minutes for the yeast to activate.

    This step is particularly important, if the yeast doesn't activate, which is, become all foamy, DO NOT USE IT. Better start again, it might be that the yeast you used is no longer active, or the milk was too cold or too hot.

    Once the yeast is active

    • in a separate bowl, add the sifted flour, butter, salt, then the yeast mixture, and knead well for at least 5 minutes until you get an stretchy and elastic dough
    • shape the dough into a ball, brush it with olive oil, then cover the bowl with cling film, and leave to proof in a warm place for at least 1 hour, or until double in size

    Depending on how warm it is in your kitchen, it might take less or longer than an hour to get the dough risen. The warmer, the better!

    • when the dough has risen, transfer it to the work surface, and divide it into 6 smaller rolls
    • add the rolls either to a baking tray lined with non-stick paper, or a baking dish greased with oil or butter, keeping the rolls together
    • leave to proof again for 30 minutes to an hour, brush with beaten egg
    • bake in the preheated oven at 200 degrees Celsius (390 Fahrenheit) for about 15-20 minutes, making sure the tray or baking dish is on the middle rack. When the top is nicely golden brown, remove from the oven.
    Collage of 6 photos to show how to make dinner rolls

    Best side dish for the every occasion

    Just because proofing takes a bit of time, don't think that making these yummy bread rolls is a hard job, on the contrary! And you get freshly baked bread on your table, what a luxury this is nowadays! I love making bread of all sorts, from Easy No-Yeast Yogurt Flatbread, to pumpkin rolls, or focaccia.

    It's so satisfying munching on a delicious piece of bread, knowing that you made it yourself, and it tastes so much better than any ready-made bread. And I am sure you will agree with me that whatever supermarkets have to offer, in most cases it's absolutely rubbish. Especially the sliced bread.

    So, do give these dinner rolls a try! You will love them!

    Close-up shoot of 4 dinner rolls

    If you’ve liked my SMALL BATCH DINNER ROLLS or any other recipe on the blog then don’t forget to rate the recipe and let me know how you got on in the comments below, I love hearing from you! You can also FOLLOW ME on FACEBOOK, and PINTEREST to see more delicious food and what I’m getting up to.

    4.34 from 3 votes
    Close-up shoot of half a bread roll on top of 4 other rolls
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    Small Batch Dinner Rolls
    Prep Time
    2 hrs 10 mins
    Cook Time
    20 mins
    Total Time
    2 hrs 30 mins
     

    Small Batch Dinner Rolls made from scratch, so soft, fluffy and easy to make at home with just a few simple ingredients. These bread rolls are the best you can get, they are so light and pillowy, you won't believe you've made them with so little effort and preparation. It might be a small batch, but it is so delicious!

    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: International
    Keyword: homemade bread recipes
    Servings: 6 rolls
    Calories: 445 kcal
    Author: Daniela Apostol
    Ingredients
    • 500 g strong white bread flour
    • 2 teaspoon dried fast-action yeast
    • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
    • 2 teaspoon salt
    • 300 ml milk
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 50 g butter at room temperature
    • 1 egg to brush
    Instructions
    1. Warm up the milk ( do not boil), add the yeast, sugar and one tablespoon of flour, and set aside until the yeast mixture is foamy and bubbly.

    2. In a separate bowl, sift the flour, add the salt, butter and yeast mixture once is ready.

    3. Knead gently for at least 5 minutes until you get a smooth and elastic dough that does not stick to the bowl.

    4. Shape the dough into a ball, brush with the olive oil, cover the bowl with cling film and leave to proof for at least 1 hour in a warm place or until it doubles its size.

    5. Shape the dough into a sausage and divide it into 6 balls. Transfer the balls to a baking tray lined with non-stick paper, or a baking dish greased with oil or butter. Leave to proof again for 30 minutes to an hour, until the rolls are sell risen.

    6. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius (390 degrees Fahrenheit).

    7. Beat the egg, then brush the rolls with the egg.

    8. Place the tray or dish on the middle rack in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until the rolls are a golden brown colour and well fluffy.

    Recipe Notes
    • To see the measurements displayed in cups and ounces, please click on the US Customary link. 
    • The number of serving can be adjusted by clicking on the number 9 next to Servings.
    • If the yeast doesn't activate, which is, become all frothy, DO NOT USE IT. Better start again, it might be that the yeast you used is no longer active, or the milk was too cold or too hot.
    • Depending on how warm it is in your kitchen, it might take less or longer than an hour to get the dough risen. The warmer, the better!
    Nutrition Facts
    Small Batch Dinner Rolls
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 445 Calories from Fat 117
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 13g20%
    Saturated Fat 6g30%
    Cholesterol 50mg17%
    Sodium 870mg36%
    Potassium 203mg6%
    Carbohydrates 70g23%
    Fiber 3g12%
    Sugar 5g6%
    Protein 13g26%
    Vitamin A 329IU7%
    Calcium 75mg8%
    Iron 4mg22%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    Comments

    1. Chris

      April 16, 2016 at 10:32 pm

      Great bread idea!

      Reply
      • Daniela Apostol

        April 17, 2016 at 8:09 pm

        Thanks! 🙂

        Reply
    2. Lana

      April 17, 2016 at 4:46 pm

      Gorgeous, Daniela! I must admit that doughy little hand stole my heart ♥

      Reply
      • Daniela Apostol

        April 17, 2016 at 8:08 pm

        awwww thank you, Lana! So lovely of you 🙂

        Reply
    3. Sheryl

      April 19, 2016 at 12:56 pm

      The rolls look wonderful Classics like this are the best. 🙂

      Reply
      • Daniela Apostol

        April 20, 2016 at 9:37 am

        Thank you, Sheryl 🙂

        Reply
    4. cakespy

      August 14, 2016 at 11:32 am

      Perfect! Little balls of bliss.

      Reply
      • Daniela Apostol

        August 14, 2016 at 4:00 pm

        Thank you very much ?

        Reply

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