Grandma's Homemade Dinner Rolls Recipe: Hot From the Oven In About 40 Minutes Bread/Muffins Holidays Side Dishes Low Sodium Recipes

It's not Thanksgiving without hot, fresh rolls. Love homemade dinner rolls like Grandma made, but think it takes all day to make and bake them? This easy yeast dinner roll recipe is just like the fresh-baked rolls you remember, in a fraction of the time. 

This easy homemade dinner rolls recipe is served fresh and warm from the oven and ready for that melted butter in about 40 minutes. Such a delicious side dish addition to any dinner!

To make these easy, low-sodium homemade dinner rolls you will need vegetable oil, granulated sugar, yeast, salt, an egg, butter and flour. The rolls cook up in the oven in about 10 minutes after preparing the dough. So easy!

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Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 28 minutes
Cook Time: 10 to 12 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 15 

Ingredients

• 1 cup warm water
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons yeast
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg 
• 1 tablespoon butter, softened
• 3 - 4 cups all-purpose flour

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Recipe Notes

• Let the rolls rise in a warm place free of drafts.

• Store the rolls in an airtight container on the counter.

Here's how to make it:

1. Combine the water, oil, sugar and yeast in a bowl. Let it sit until it begins to bubble, about 6 to 8 minutes.
2. Add the egg, butter and salt. Stir to combine.
3. Slowly start adding in the flour about 1 cup at a time until a soft dough forms. Put onto a floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes. 
4. Divide the dough into about 15 pieces and roll them into balls. Place them in a greased baking pan. Cover and allow them to rise at least 10 minutes.
5. Bake in a preheated 400-degree F oven for about 10 to 12 minutes, or until brown on top. Brush the tops with butter.  

Nutrition Facts Per Serving

Calories: 159

Total Fat: 6.2g

Saturated Fat: 1.6g

Cholesterol: 13mg

Sodium: 11mg

Total Carbohydrate: 22.1g

Dietary Fiber: 1g

Total Sugars: 2.5g

Protein: 3.6g

Vitamin D: 2mcg

Calcium: 7mg

Iron: 1mg

Potassium: 63mg

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