Easy Dinner Rolls Recipe - Little Sunny Kitchen

Cook Time 30

Total Time 30

Combine yeast with water and sugar. Give it a quick stir, and let it stand for 5 minutes to bubble (this is not necessary if using instant yeast).
In a bowl of a stand mixer, or in a large mixing bowl, combine the yeast mixture with oil, egg, flour, and salt. Knead using a stand mixer with a dough hook, or by hand, until you get a smooth and tacky dough ball.
On a lightly oiled surface, divide the dough into 9 balls (around 2oz/60g each).
Lightly grease an oven-proof ceramic baking dish (or a quarter baking sheet). And place the dough balls about half-inch apart. Cover with a towel or plastic/saran wrap and allow them to rise for at least 15 minutes. When I'm in a rush, I just let them rest for 15 minutes but if I have more time I let them rest for more until they double in size.
Preheat the oven to 375°F/190°C.
Remove the plastic wrap, and you can either bake the dinner rolls for 12-15 minutes without brushing them with anything (and brush the melted butter after they're baked and still warm). Or brush them with milk, egg wash, or butter before baking.

Brush the rolls with melted unsalted butter while they are still warm. This way the butter seeps in and makes them super yummy!
Store the dinner rolls in a Ziploc bag at room temperature for up to 5 days. They also freeze very well for up to 2 months.