Jump to RecipeThe soft, fluffy dinner rolls that went viral—and for good reason.
There’s just something about homemade dinner rolls that feels extra special. Warm, soft, and golden brown, they’re the perfect companion for soup nights, family dinners, and holiday gatherings.
This is the recipe that so many people have fallen in love with—it’s simple, dependable, and turns out beautifully every single time. Whether you’re a bread-baking beginner or a seasoned cook, you’ll be amazed at how fluffy and delicious these rolls come out.
Why This Recipe Works
Foolproof Method: Straightforward ingredients and steps make success easy.
Soft & Fluffy: The perfect texture every time.
Crowd-Favorite: These rolls disappear fast at family dinners and holidays.
Viral-Approved: Thousands have tried and loved this recipe!
Recipe: Soft & Fluffy Dinner Rolls
Ingredients
2 ½ cups warm water
2 tablespoons active dry yeast
½ cup (1 stick) salted butter, melted
2 teaspoons salt
½ cup sugar
1 egg
7 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
Mix the Dough – In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water and yeast. Stir in melted butter, salt, sugar, egg, and flour. Mix until combined, then knead for 10 minutes until smooth.
First Rise – Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled, about 40 minutes.
Shape the Rolls – Punch down the dough, shape into rolls, and place on a greased baking sheet. Cover and let rise until doubled again, about 30 minutes.
Bake – Preheat oven to 350°F and bake rolls for 22–25 minutes, or until golden brown.
Serve Warm – Brush with butter if desired and enjoy with soup, holiday meals, or any family dinner.
Prep & Bake Times
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Rise Time: ~1 hour 10 minutes
Bake Time: 22–25 minutes
Total Time: About 2 hours
Tips for Success
Don’t rush the rises. Letting the dough double each time is key for fluffiness.
Grease your pan well. These rolls rise beautifully and you don’t want them sticking.
Butter makes it better. Brush the tops before or after baking for extra flavor.
Mix the Dough – In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water and yeast. Stir in melted butter, salt, sugar, egg, and flour. Mix until combined, then knead for 10 minutes until smooth.
First Rise – Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled, about 40 minutes.
Shape the Rolls – Punch down the dough, shape into rolls, and place on a greased baking sheet. Cover and let rise until doubled again, about 30 minutes.
Bake – Preheat oven to 350°F and bake rolls for 22–25 minutes, or until golden brown.
Serve Warm – Brush with butter if desired and enjoy with soup, holiday meals, or any family dinner.
SO FLUFFY! Made these for thanksgiving, and they turned out so delicious—perfectly light and fluffy rolls that you could devour on their own (with a light pat of butter). Didn’t have a mixer so hand-kneaded for 10 minutes, but it worked out without a mixer (just put on a Netflix show while I kneaded the dough). thanks for a great recipe!
I think that would be too long! Sour dough works like that, but not with yeast. You can always put it in the fridge covered overnight and that would work. It’ll need some extra rise time before baking.
They are so lovely and fluffy! I also tried freezing them like you said too! Thank you so much for sharing this recipe and your experience on freezing them. 🙂
After first rise, what weight do you recommend for each roll so they are the same size?
Also, can I freeze the rolls after shaping them and before second rise?
Can i pre-make these by putting in the refrigerator?
Yes! They will need more rise time to come back to room temp to rise! But yes!
Already made these rolls according to the recipe and they are delicious.
Wondering if you ever tried them with GF flour.
These are so good! I’ve ditched my old recipe and this is my new go-to recipe for rolls. Easy and delicious! Thank you!
SO FLUFFY! Made these for thanksgiving, and they turned out so delicious—perfectly light and fluffy rolls that you could devour on their own (with a light pat of butter). Didn’t have a mixer so hand-kneaded for 10 minutes, but it worked out without a mixer (just put on a Netflix show while I kneaded the dough). thanks for a great recipe!
Can you let the dough rise over night?
I think that would be too long! Sour dough works like that, but not with yeast. You can always put it in the fridge covered overnight and that would work. It’ll need some extra rise time before baking.
Can you let the dough rise over night? Or would that be too long?
They are so lovely and fluffy! I also tried freezing them like you said too! Thank you so much for sharing this recipe and your experience on freezing them. 🙂
After first rise, what weight do you recommend for each roll so they are the same size?
Also, can I freeze the rolls after shaping them and before second rise?
I usually have rich roll around 55 grams. It can vary slightly depending on the weight of the ingredients, but it’s roughly around 55 grams.